Final · Kickoff
2000 Regular season · Week 17 · Pontiac Silverdome
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 23–20 on the road at Pontiac Silverdome in Week 17 of the 2000 regular season on December 24, 2000. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bears to 5–11 and dropped the Lions to 9–7. The Bears finished 2000 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2000 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 21–14 on September 24, 2000. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 13–10 on December 2, 2001. The teams split their two 2000 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 2–2 after meeting No. 4 since 1999 Full series history
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Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
