Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 12 · Soldier Field
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 13–10 at home at Soldier Field in Week 12 of the 2001 regular season on December 2, 2001. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bears to 9–2 and dropped the Lions to 0–11. It was the Bears’ third straight win. It was the Lions’ 11th straight loss. The Lions finished 2001 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Bears finished 2001 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 23–20 on December 24, 2000. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 24–0 on December 30, 2001.
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 Bears lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
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.
