Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 17 · Ford Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26–24 on the road at Ford Field in Week 17 of the 2012 regular season on December 30, 2012. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bears to 10–6 and dropped the Lions to 4–12. It was the Lions’ eighth straight loss. The Bears finished 2012 at 10–6 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2012 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 13–7 on October 22, 2012. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 40–32 on September 29, 2013. The Bears swept the 2012 season series.
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 19–9 after meeting No. 28 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.
