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Lions Host Bears as Ben Johnson Returns to Detroit in Pivotal Week 2 Matchup

A second consecutive division loss would severely damage either team’s playoff odds, according to ESPN research.

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Overview

  • Detroit and Chicago enter 0-1 after the Lions’ lopsided loss in Green Bay and the Bears’ 27-24 collapse to Minnesota marked by 12 penalties for 127 yards.
  • First-year Bears coach Ben Johnson, the Lions’ former offensive coordinator, returns for his first road game as a head coach at Ford Field.
  • Johnson took responsibility for a failed challenge and a late kickoff decision and warned the Bears may need a silent cadence in a “playoff-like” environment.
  • Sportsbooks opened Detroit as a 5.5-point favorite for the home opener, according to FanDuel and BetMGM.
  • Lions coach Dan Campbell emphasized mastering the basics and declared, “We’re going to win this game. We have to.”