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Lions Dismantle Bears 52-21 in Ben Johnson’s Return as Goff Throws Five TDs

The blowout reaffirmed Detroit's offensive rhythm under new play-caller John Morton.

Overview

  • Detroit piled up 511 yards, with Jared Goff completing 23 of 28 for 334 yards and five touchdowns as Amon-Ra St. Brown caught three scores.
  • The Lions recorded four sacks and two takeaways, while Chicago's defense produced no sacks and allowed seven touchdowns.
  • Chicago dropped to 0-2 and has surrendered 73 points over its past five quarters, compounding penalty problems to 20 flags for 177 yards through two games.
  • Bears injuries mounted, with CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) under evaluation and LB T.J. Edwards and CB Kyler Gordon (hamstrings) labeled week to week.
  • Detroit climbed in national power rankings after the rout as Ben Johnson summed up the loss with, "It stinks," and attention shifts to Lions–Ravens on Monday night and BearsCowboys on Sunday.