Wojo: Narrow win over Bears proves danger always lurks for banged-up Lions:
It looked easy, too easy. Then it turned messy, too messy.
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North stars: Lions beat Packers, 34-31, on Bates' FG: The Lions converted a fourth down in the final minute and kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired ...
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Quick Glance: Lions Defeat Packers 34-31 on Bates' Field Goal
- The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31, clinching a playoff spot.
- Kicker Jake Bates secured the win with a last-second field goal, setting a franchise record for consecutive wins.
- Tim Patrick scored two touchdowns, while the Lions' defense limited Josh Jacobs to just 66 yards despite his hat trick.
- With this victory, the Lions strengthened their grip on the NFC North title, while the Packers appear headed for a Wild Card berth.
Wojo: Dan Campbell’s Lions keep going for it, in every way: As we’ve learned with Dan Campbell, the only bad gamble is the one you don’t take.
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Quick Glance: Lions Coach Campbell's Bold Choices Spark Debate
- Following the Detroit Lions' narrow 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers, there was much discussion regarding Coach Dan Campbell's decision to go for it on fourth-and-short instead of attempting a field goal.
- Analysts like Ryan Clark and Dan Graziano referred to the decision as objectively reckless, yet praised Campbell's approach to enhance team culture and boost player confidence.
- Clark emphasized that Campbell's coaching style benefits the team, while Cam Newton highlighted the consistent approach that fosters trust among players.
- Bart Scott noted that such decisions may prove crucial for success in the playoffs, as they strengthen the team's confidence.
Chicago Bears were outcoached, outplayed and outclassed. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 14’s dud of a ballgame.
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/09/chicago-bears-brad-biggs-10-thoughts-week-14/
Quick Glance: Bears Struggle with Coaching Changes and Losses
- The Chicago Bears suffered a 38-13 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers, marking their seventh consecutive loss.
- Interim coach Thomas Brown failed to energize the team, as the Bears were outperformed offensively and defensively, managing only one first down in the first half.
- The Bears are initiating a search for a new head coach, needing to enhance the franchise's perception shaped by decades of mediocrity.
- Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams remains a bright spot despite the losses, while the Bears anticipate the return of safety Jaquan Brisker.
True or false? The Chicago Bears might not win another game this season.: So much for the new-coach spark the Chicago Bears were hoping for. A 25-point loss ...
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Arlington Heights approves tax deal with Bears, but the team still wants a new stadium in Chicago
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Jared Goff Convinced Dan Campbell to Go for Bold Fourth Down vs. Packers: Quarterback and coach got together to make the right decision.
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Caleb Williams Had Brutally Honest Assessment of Bears' Blowout Loss to 49ers: Caleb Williams wasn't happy with the Bears' performance on Sunday.
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Jared Goff Made a Classy Gesture to Teammate Tim Patrick After First TD of Season
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Linkin.bio Dec 09
Ryan Poles is the Chicago Bears’ biggest problem: There’s a lot of blame to go around, but especially the architect of this mess.
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Rome Odunze's Dad Takes Another Shot at Bears Amidst Disastrous Season: James Odunze doesn't seem to think highly of the franchise.
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NFL MVP rankings: Joe Burrow should be in the race, but here's who leads after Week 14
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Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after loss to Lions: Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was fired following his team's 23-20 Thanksgiving Day loss to Detroit.
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Quick Glance: Bears Fire Coach Matt Eberflus After Losing Streak
- Matt Eberflus was fired by the Bears after suffering six consecutive losses, marking the franchise's first in-season coaching change.
- In his two seasons, Eberflus recorded a 14-32 record, including a troubling 5-19 in one-score games.
- Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim head coach, as the Bears aim for a stronger organizational direction moving forward.
- The firing came after significant criticism of Eberflus' clock management during a critical game and the team's overall lack of development.
Vikings can clinch a playoff berth before they play Monday night: The Vikings can earn a spot in the NFL playoffs before they play the Chicago Bears on Monday ...
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Bears fire Matt Eberflus following timeout disaster at end of Chicago's Thanksgiving loss to Lions
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Jim Harbaugh wanted to coach the Bears — they weren't interested: The Bears could've had Jim Harbaugh roaming the sidelines this season ...
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Today in Sports History: Chicago Bears win 73-0: 1940 — The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73-0 for the most one-sided victory in NFL Championship ...
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Editorial: Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls — there’s pain wherever a Chicago sports fan looks. If they can even watch.
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/10/editorial-bears-bulls-blackhawks-sports-failure/
NFL quarterback rankings entering Week 15: Who are QBR leaders for 2024 season?: Josh Allen is the new leader in ESPN's QBR metric after Week 14 of the NFL ...
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Kyle Shanahan Responds to Deebo Samuel's Viral Comments About 49ers' Offense: The San Francisco 49ers steadied the ship on Sunday with a dominant 38-13 victory ...
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Singapore to face India, Hong Kong and Bangladesh in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers: The third round of Asian Cup qualifiers will be played from March 2025 to March ...
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Bears President: HC Job Will Be NFL's 'Most Coveted' Role After Matt Eberflus Firing
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Matt LaFleur gets into it with Lions fans in tense 'TNF' moment: 'Shut the f--k up'
nypost.com/2024/12/05/sports/matt-lafleur-gets-into-it-with-lions-fans-in-tense-tnf-moment/
Quick Glance: LaFleur clarifies heated fan confrontation before game
- Before the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, a heated exchange occurred between Coach Matt LaFleur and a fan.
- The fan provoked the Packers players with unsportsmanlike gestures, prompting LaFleur to attempt to deescalate the situation.
- LaFleur criticized the fan's behavior and stated that security should have intervened.
- The situation was mitigated with support from several players and officials before further tensions arose.
Column: Dizzying sports week includes Dick Allen’s journey, a CFP grievance and Melody Rogers on Abe Gibron
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/10/dick-allen-hall-of-fame-journey-melody-rogers-abe-gibron/
The Athletic Dec 02
Bears’ Kevin Warren: Head coach opening ‘will be the most coveted job’ in the NFL
nytimes.com/athletic/5963090/2024/12/02/bears-head-coach-opening-kevin-warren/
Caleb Williams 'Didn't Appreciate' Hit by Lions' Campbell; Bears QB's Knee is 'Fine'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10145143-caleb-williams-didnt-appreciate-hit-by-lions-campbell-bears-qbs-knee-is-fine
Joe Rogan Floats Trip to Mar-a-Lago to Record Podcast With Trump: The top podcaster was unwilling to travel to Kamala Harris before the election ...
thedailybeast.com/joe-rogan-floats-trip-to-mar-a-lago-to-record-podcast-with-trump-after-refusing-to-travel-for-kamala-harris/
Quick Glance: Romy and Michele Cast Ready for Sequel
- Mira Sorvino confirmed that the original cast is on board for a sequel.
- She and Lisa Kudrow are serving as executive producers, with a director already attached.
- The original screenwriter has created a funny script that meets fan expectations.
- Filming for the sequel is rumored to start in the second quarter of next year.
How Jared Goff hitting rock bottom became his and the Detroit Lions’ salvation: Goff walked into Dan Campbell's office in October 2022 expecting to be benched ...
nytimes.com/athletic/5948798/2024/11/27/jared-goff-detroit-lions-mvp-dan-campbell-thanksgiving/
Jameson Williams doesn't have to be perfect. But he does need to grow up.: It’s time for Jameson Williams to grow up. Not to be perfect. Or mistake free ...
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2024/11/28/jameson-williams-foolish-errors-costing-detroit-lions/76646918007/
Mics Pick Up Hilarious Caleb Williams, Fred Warner Exchange in 49ers-Bears Game: Williams and Warner shared mutual respect during the 49ers-Bears game.
si.com/nfl/mics-pick-up-hilarious-caleb-williams-fred-warner-exchange-after-close-call-49ers-bears
Dan Campbell Warned Refs About Lions’ Plans to Hit Bears QB Caleb Williams: Dan Campbell told his players not to let Caleb Williams fake going out of bounds.
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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams given strong warning after Lions game: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to learn several lessons following the ...
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‘The most coveted job’ in the NFL: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles will be the ‘point person’ in head coaching search
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/02/chicago-bears-ryan-poles-coaching-search/
Why not Sam Darnold for MVP?: After Sunday's five-touchdown performance from Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, my son asked a simple question: How is Jared Goff ...
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Opinion: Bears coaching job may seem attractive. History tells a different story.
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2024/12/04/chicago-bears-coach-job-warning-history/76745424007/
Detroit Lions clinch a playoff spot, beating the Green Bay Packers 34-31 on a last-second field goal
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Who should Chicago Bears target for head coach? Here are 5 top options: Fresh of their firing of Matt Eberflus, the Bears now must find a head coach to pair with ...
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Kyle Shanahan Responds to Speculation That He Could be Traded this Offseason: It was recently floated by PFT's Mike Florio that teams should call San Francisco ...
si.com/nfl/kyle-shanahan-responds-to-speculation-could-traded-offseason
Salmaan Moerat set for Stormers return: Cape side and Harlequins hoping to snap three-match losing streak on Saturday
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Lions sweep Packers to clinch playoff spot: DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell’s gambles paid off.Detroit went for it on fourth down for a fifth time to set up Jake ...
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Wojo: Narrow win over Bears proves danger always lurks for banged-up Lions: It looked easy, too easy. Then it turned messy, too messy.
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Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 15 game?
azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/12/09/chicago-bears-minnesota-vikings-picks-predictions-odds-nfl-week-15/76487122007/
Lions lose two defensive linemen, concerned about injury to Malcolm Rodriguez: The Lions have lost a pair of players they cannot afford to lose.
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/11/28/lions-edge-defender-josh-paschal-taken-to-locker-room-with-knee-injury/76643473007/
Bears coaching candidates: Could Lions OC Ben Johnson be Matt Eberflus' replacement?
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2024/11/29/bears-coaching-candidates-ben-johnson-joe-brady-matt-eberflus/76658587007/
NFL Insider Floats Bears Trading for HC After Matt Eberflus Firing: 'Go Get Your Guy'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10145817-nfl-insider-floats-bears-trading-for-hc-after-matt-eberflus-firing-go-get-your-guy
ESPN: Bears Player Says Locker Room a 'S--t Show' After Eberflus Spoke for 'Seconds'
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Caleb Williams 'Didn't Appreciate' Tackle From Lions Linebacker Jack Campbell: The low hit looked quite concerning, though the Bears quarterback was alright.
si.com/nfl/caleb-williams-didnt-appreciate-tackle-from-lions-linebacker-jack-campbell
Lions' Jared Goff can reach mark only Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have achieved with a win this week
cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-jared-goff-can-reach-mark-only-tom-brady-and-peyton-manning-have-achieved-with-a-win-this-week/
Column: Leave it to the Chicago Bears to botch a coach firing even your Aunt Martha could see coming
chicagotribune.com/2024/11/30/chicago-bears-matt-eberflus-george-mccaskey/
Za'Darius Smith gets off the mat twice, makes big impact in Lions' triumph: The Lions finished with five sacks, and Smith was credited with 1.5 of them.
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/11/28/zadarius-smith-gets-off-the-mat-twice-makes-big-impact-in-lions-triumph/76646034007/
Column: Thomas Brown’s audition begins Sunday — and Chicago Bears players need to realize they’re being evaluated too
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/07/chicago-bears-thomas-brown-interim-debut/
Bears Rumors: Players Had 'a Buildup of Anger,' Felt Matt Eberflus Was 'Insincere'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10145635-bears-rumors-players-had-a-buildup-of-anger-felt-matt-eberflus-was-insincere
Letters: Are the Bears really a ‘storied franchise?’: The NFL started in 1920, so in 104 years of competition the “storied franchise” has won nine championships ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/05/letters-120524-bears-thomas-brown/
Chicago Bears would save about $5 million annually in property taxes under proposed agreement with Arlington Heights and local schools
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/06/chicago-bears-property-taxes/
Colin Cowherd Co-Signs a Bold New Plan for the Chicago Bears: Which current NFL coach would be the ideal fit to lead Caleb Williams?
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Final Drive: Lions QB Jared Goff checks off ‘bucket list’ item in win over Bears: Jared Goff has achieved so much in Honolulu Blue but had yet to achieve an ...
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49ers' John Lynch Thinks Kyle Shanahan Trade Chatter Is Amusing: San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch finds the recent Kyle Shanahan-Chicago Bears trade discussion ...
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Aaron Rodgers Gave Simple Checklist for Bears to Help Caleb Williams Succeed in NFL
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Who could replace Matt Eberflus as Bears’ head coach? NFL insiders weigh in : CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears will get a head start on their search for a new head ...
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Lions surprise Marine with tickets to Thanksgiving game against Bears: Jacob Rinehart, who was injured while training to be a Marine, was surprised recently when ...
apnews.com/article/detroit-lions-aidan-hutchinson-7a59320cdcb3ae89f12dea55d641a1a3
[McNeil] Sources confirm these FOUR coaches are on the Bears' list for HC: Ben Johnson, Brian Flores, Joe Brady, Mike Vrabel ...
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Kliff Kingsbury Considered Among Top Candidates for Bears’ Head Coach Job: Kingsbury and Caleb Williams's connection at USC last season helps the Commanders OC's ...
si.com/nfl/kliff-kingsbury-considered-among-top-candidates-for-bears-head-coach-job
Chicago Bears coaches are prioritizing improved game management. 3 things we learned Thursday at Halas Hall.
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/05/chicago-bears-chris-beatty-thomas-brown/
Matt Eberflus’ Chicago Bears timeline: 32 losses, multiple coach firings and too many late-game missteps
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Column: Thomas Brown’s top priority as Chicago Bears interim coach? ‘To unify this team’ amid chaos and division.
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/02/chicago-bears-thomas-brown-interim-coach/
NFL games today: Thanksgiving schedule, times, TV channels: Three NFL games will kick off throughout the day on Thanksgiving in 2024. Here's what to know about ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/11/28/nfl-games-today-thanksgiving-schedule-matchups-teams/76481326007/
Tony Romo Was in Disbelief Over Bears' Baffling Clock Management to Close Lions Loss
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[Pelissero] The NFL didn’t fine Lions WR Jameson Williams for his taunting foul last week — but did fine Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson $19 ...
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NFL Thanksgiving games: TV channels for all three NFL games Thursday: Get set for three Thanksgiving NFL games (on three channels). Here's where to watch Lions ...
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Russini’s what I’m hearing: Goff belief, Giant regrets and, maybe, the NFL’s first female GM
nytimes.com/athletic/5954240/2024/11/28/week-13-news-jared-goff-dawn-aponte-lions-giants-texans/
Detroit Lions grades: Aaron Glenn's defense shines, allows no TDs for second straight week
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/11/24/lions-grades-defense-keeps-colts-out-of-end-zone-in-another-win/76548344007/
Detroit Lions grades: Trench play makes difference in warding off Bears on Thanksgiving
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/11/28/lions-grades-detroit-does-enough-in-first-half-to-escape-bears/76640522007/
Lions signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to practice squad: The Lions are signing to their practice squad veteran Jamal Adams, who was an All-Pro safety ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/01/detroit-lions-signing-safety-jamal-adams-to-practice-squad-report/76689578007/
3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Jaylon Johnson not backing down from postgame eruption
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2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award: Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Lions' Jared Goff among NFL's nominees
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Caleb Williams complains after taking hit during Bears loss to Lions Saints Cameron Jordan responds
247sports.com/article/caleb-williams-complains-after-taking-hit-during-bears-loss-to-lions-saints-cameron-jordan-responds-240717198/
Analysis | The NFL has figured out how to save the kickoff (with more tweaks to come)
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/12/04/nfl-kickoff-returns/
Chicago Bears drop to 4-7 — and their schedule isn’t getting any easier. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 12 loss.
chicagotribune.com/2024/11/25/chicago-bears-brad-biggs-10-thoughts-week-12/
From George Halas to Thomas Brown: What was said about every Chicago Bears coach when they were hired
chicagotribune.com/2024/12/03/chicago-bears-coach-first-words/
Simone Biles is in Detroit for Lions vs. Bears game on Thanksgiving: Simone Biles was on the sideline before the Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears on ...
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Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after 6 straight losses, clock management criticism
nytimes.com/athletic/5955894/2024/11/29/matt-eberflus-fired-bears/
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