LIVE FEED: EXPERT PICKS AND INSIGHTS FOR LIONS VS. BEARS IN WEEK 16
The Detroit Lions (12-2) are set to clash with the Chicago Bears (4-10) in Week 16, as the NFC North rivals face off at Soldier Field. Despite their dominant season, the Lions are focusing on fundamentals to ensure success against a Bears team looking to play spoiler.
Dan Campbell Stresses Fundamentals
Head coach Dan Campbell isn’t underestimating the Bears, despite their record and recent struggles.
“Talented team, even that game the other night (a 30-12 loss to the Vikings), they’re in it,” Campbell said of Chicago. “They played good defense, got plenty of skill, the quarterback’s really played well for a while now. So, we have to be ready to go.”
However, Campbell emphasized the importance of focusing on his own team’s performance.
“We have to play clean football. We have to play at a high level and play with a lot of details and just get back to the basics of what we do. That’s really what this week’s going to be about for us—honing in on what we do and just playing fast,” he added.
Staff Predictions for Lions vs. Bears
The Pride of Detroit staff has shared their predictions for this pivotal matchup:
- Hamza Baccouche (12-2): Lions 35-17 (Bold prediction)
- Morgan Cannon (12-2): Lions 34-20 (Scout the Opponent)
- Max Gerber (12-2): Lions 27-22
- Brandon Knapp (12-2): Lions 31-17 (Scouting Report, X Factor)
- Jeremy Reisman (12-2): Lions 34-27 (On Paper)
- Kellie Rowe (12-2): Lions 24-17
- Erik Schlitt (12-2): Lions 31-18 (Scheme Breakdown, Honolulu Blueprint)
- Meko Scott (12-2): Lions 28-13 (Scout the Opponent)
- John Whiticar (12-2): Lions 28-17
- Al Karsten (11-3): Lions 35-17 (Key Matchups)
- Jerry Mallory (11-3): Lions 31-24
- Alex Reno (11-3): Lions 31-24
- Ty Schalter (11-3): Lions 33-20
- Ryan Mathews (10-4): Lions 24-20 (5 Questions)
- Zac Snyder (8-6): Lions 26-16
- Chris Perfett (0-14): Tie 50-50
What’s at Stake?
For the Lions, this game is about regaining momentum after a tough loss and staying on track for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. For the Bears, it’s a chance to disrupt their rivals’ plans while finding their own footing.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as Detroit looks to secure another victory in this exciting NFC North showdown!
