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WEEK 18
• SUN 01/04
• FINAL
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Detroit Lions 9-8
Chicago Bears 11-6
Chicago Bears NFC Wild Card Round matchup set
The National Football League on Sunday announced that the NFC North Division-champion Chicago Bears are set to host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. Kickoff from Soldier Field on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, is slated for 7 p.m. CT on Amazon’s Prime Video.
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Caleb Williams makes history against Lions, offense remains 'confident as ever' heading into playoffs
Despite their Week 18 loss to Detroit, quarterback Caleb Williams – who broke the franchise single-season passing record Sunday – and the Bears offense believe in their ability to make necessary improvements to make a run in the playoffs.
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Game Recap: Bears battle back but fall to Lions in regular-season finale
The Bears concluded a magical regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Lions Sunday at Soldier Field, but the NFC North champions secured the No. 2 seed in the playoffs with Philadelphia’s 24-17 home defeat to Washington.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Every Colston Loveland catch from 91-yard game vs. Lions
Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland ended the regular season with a career-best 10 catches in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions.
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Ben Johnson on Week 18 loss to Detroit | Press Conference
Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after Bears' 19-16 loss to Detroit on Sunday at Soldier Field.
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Caleb Williams on Week 18 performance vs. Lions | Press Conference
Quarterback Caleb Williams addresses the media after the Bears' 19-16 loss to Detroit Sunday at Soldier Field.
Gameday Gallery: Lions vs. Bears | 2025 Week 18
Check out the action from Soldier Field as the Bears take on the Detroit Lions.
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Bears postgame locker room | 2025 Week 18
Chicago Bears players meet with the media following Sunday's loss against the Lions at Soldier Field.
Highlights/Press Conferences
Game Stats
Box Score
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Passing
Player CP/ATT YDS TD INT J. Goff27/42 331 1 1 Rushing
Player ATT YDS LNG TD J. Gibbs19 80 14 0 D. Montgomery8 42 9 0 Receiving
Player REC YDS LNG TD A. St. Brown11 139 30 0 J. Williams6 74 23 0 K. Raymond3 52 24 0 J. Gibbs3 33 15 1 I. TeSlaa1 18 18 0 D. Montgomery1 13 13 0 A. Firkser2 2 6 0 -
Passing
Player CP/ATT YDS TD INT 20/33 212 2 1 Rushing
Player ATT YDS LNG TD 10 40 10 0 6 14 6 0 1 10 10 0 1 1 1 0 Receiving
Player REC YDS LNG TD 10 91 27 1 2 36 25 1 3 35 13 0 2 16 19 0 1 15 15 0 1 11 11 0 1 8 8 0
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| 433 | Total Net Yards | 270 |
| 6 | Total Penalties | 4 |
| 35 | Penalty Yards | 25 |
| 00:35:45 | Time of Possession | 00:24:15 |
1st quarter
- 3 DET • CHI 0 Field Goal J.Bates 34 yd. Field Goal (11-55, 6:25)
2nd quarter
- 6 DET • CHI 0 Field Goal J.Bates 30 yd. Field Goal (16-66, 7:11)
- 13 DET • CHI 0 Touchdown J.Gibbs 15 yd. pass from J.Goff (J.Bates kick) (9-76, 5:06)
3rd quarter
- 16 DET • CHI 0 Field Goal J.Bates 25 yd. Field Goal (11-74, 5:34)
4th quarter
- 16 DET • CHI 8 Touchdown J.Walker 25 yd. pass from C.Williams (K.Monangai run) (7-65, 2:55)
- 16 DET • CHI 16 Touchdown C.Loveland 1 yd. pass from C.Williams (C.Williams-C.Kmet pass) (12-88, 5:56)
- 19 DET • CHI 16 Field Goal J.Bates 42 yd. Field Goal (6-39, 1:41)
