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Bears Lose on Walk-Off, Clinch No. 2 Seed as Johnson Rips Offense

Chicago hosts Green Bay in the wild-card round after consecutive games allowing 400-plus yards.

Overview

  • Jake Bates hit a 42-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Lions over the Bears 19-16 after Chicago erased a 16-0 fourth-quarter deficit.
  • Despite the defeat, the Bears secured the NFC's No. 2 seed thanks to Washington's win over Philadelphia and will host the Packers on Saturday at Soldier Field.
  • Coach Ben Johnson said he was "not pleased" with the offense after a scoreless first half, a 4-of-11 mark on third down, 270 total yards and a season-low 65 rushing yards.
  • Caleb Williams set the franchise single-season passing record at 3,942 yards and finished the game 20-of-33 with two touchdowns and one interception.
  • Chicago's defense surrendered 433 yards one week after giving up 496 to San Francisco, though Kevin Byard's late interception gave him a league-leading seven before a three-and-out preceded Detroit's winning drive.