Lions Thrilled with Win over Bears, Face Big Challenge Next Week in Baltimore
Head coach Dan Campbell highlighted consistent execution and three defensive takeaways as key factors in the Lions' decisive 52-21 victory over the Bears.
- The Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 52-21 on Sunday afternoon in the second week of the 2025 NFL season at Ford Field.
- The Lions sought to rebound after a tough opening loss to the Green Bay Packers by improving communication, fundamentals, and execution.
- Jared Goff connected on 23 of 28 throws, amassing 334 passing yards and five touchdown passes, while Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in nine receptions for 115 yards and scored three times.
- Coach Dan Campbell highlighted the offensive line's stronger performance in both protection and the running game, emphasizing the significance of securing their initial victory of the season.
- The Lions earned their first win of the season and face a challenging matchup next Monday in Baltimore, where slowing down Lamar Jackson will be key.
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DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have their swagger back because their offensive line has its swagger back. The unit that struggled most in a Week 1 loss at Green Bay showed significant bounceback in the team’s 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Sunday. Quarterback Jared Goff stayed clean en route to a 334-yard, five-touchdown day, and Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery totaled 151 yards on the ground while averaging 6.6 yards per carry…

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(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions delivered a dominant 52-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, with new offensive coordinator John Morton orchestrating a record-breaking performance against his predecessor. Ben Johnson, now calling plays for Chicago, watched helplessly as his former unit dismantled his current team in this NFC North showdown at Ford Field. Morton’s tactical changes turned out to be game-changing, ult…
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