Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears match player stats
The detroit lions vs chicago bears match player stats from January 4, 2026 tell the story of a close NFC North battle that Detroit won 19-16 at Soldier Field. The final score was decided by Jake Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expired, but the individual numbers show a much deeper story. Jared Goff produced 331 passing yards, Amon-Ra St. Brown dominated with 139 receiving yards, Jahmyr Gibbs added 80 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown, while Chicago’s Caleb Williams produced two touchdown passes but could not overcome Detroit’s control of the game for most of the afternoon.
The matchup was especially interesting because Chicago entered the game at 11-6 and 6-2 at home, while Detroit finished 9-8 and 4-5 on the road. Detroit therefore left Chicago with a narrow victory against a team that had been substantially stronger at home during the season. The official NFL gamebook confirms the individual statistics and scoring details used throughout this analysis.
Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears match player stats: Game overview
The final result was:
| Category | Detroit Lions | Chicago Bears |
| Final score | 19 | 16 |
| Record | 9-8 | 11-6 |
| Home/Away record | 4-5 away | 6-2 home |
| Passing yards | 331 | 212 |
| Rushing yards | 122 | 65 |
| Total offensive yards | 453 | 277 |
| Passing touchdowns | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Team sacks allowed | 3 | 1 |
| Field goals | 4/5 | Not recorded |
| Total receptions | 27 | 20 |
One important statistical distinction matters here. Detroit’s quarterback, Jared Goff, was credited with 331 gross passing yards. After accounting for 20 yards lost on three sacks, the Lions finished with 311 net passing yards. Chicago had 212 gross passing yards and 205 net passing yards after one seven-yard sack. That difference is important when comparing quarterback production with official team net passing figures.
The biggest team-level difference was on the ground. Detroit rushed for 122 yards on 27 attempts, while Chicago managed only 65 yards on 18 attempts. That gave Detroit a 57-yard advantage in rushing production.
Combined with the passing numbers, Detroit finished with a substantial total-yardage advantage despite winning by only three points.
Jared Goff vs Caleb Williams: Quarterback comparison
The quarterback matchup provides one of the clearest examples of why box-score interpretation matters.
Jared Goff’s passing performance
Jared Goff completed 27 of 42 passes for 331 yards, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. He threw one touchdown and one interception, was sacked twice for 15 yards according to his individual passing line, and finished with an 86.5 passer rating and 66.4 QBR.
His final line:
- 27 completions
- 42 attempts
- 331 passing yards
- 7.9 yards per attempt
- 1 touchdown
- 1 interception
- 2 recorded individual sacks for 15 yards
- 86.5 passer rating
- 66.4 QBR
Goff’s most important contribution was not simply the yardage total. He consistently moved the ball through the air and repeatedly found Amon-Ra St. Brown when Detroit needed productive plays.
Goff attempted 42 passes, which represented a major part of Detroit’s offensive approach. The Lions did not rely exclusively on the running game despite producing 122 rushing yards. Instead, they used Goff’s accuracy and St. Brown’s reliability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities.
There was one negative element: the interception. In a game ultimately decided by three points, every turnover carries additional importance.
However, Detroit avoided the larger problem that can occur when an offense turns the ball over repeatedly. The Lions had no team fumbles, while Goff’s only turnover came through the air.
Caleb Williams’ passing performance
Caleb Williams completed 20 of 33 passes for 212 yards, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt. He threw two touchdown passes and one interception, was sacked once for seven yards and recorded an 86.9 passer rating with a 56.6 QBR.
His statistical line:
- 20 completions
- 33 attempts
- 212 passing yards
- 6.4 yards per attempt
- 2 touchdowns
- 1 interception
- 1 sack for 7 yards
- 86.9 passer rating
- 56.6 QBR
The interesting part is that Williams actually finished with a slightly higher passer rating than Goff, 86.9 compared with 86.5.
Yet the broader offensive numbers strongly favored Detroit.
This illustrates why a single quarterback rating should never be used as the complete description of a game. Williams threw two touchdown passes, but Chicago generated only 277 total yards. Detroit produced 453.
Williams also faced an offense that had difficulty sustaining balance on the ground. Chicago’s rushing attack produced just 65 yards, making it harder to consistently control down and distance.
Who had the better quarterback game?
For pure statistical production, Goff had the stronger performance.
His 331 passing yards were 119 more than Williams’ 212. Detroit also gained significantly more total offense.
Williams deserves credit for producing two touchdown passes and helping Chicago erase a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter. But the game was shaped by the fact that Detroit had controlled the first three quarters before Chicago’s late comeback.
That distinction matters when evaluating the quarterbacks. Williams was productive during the comeback, while Goff was more consistent across the full game.
Amon-Ra St. Brown was Detroit’s offensive centerpiece
Among all the detroit lions vs chicago bears match player stats, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s receiving line stands out immediately.
He caught 11 passes for 139 yards on 15 targets, averaging 12.6 yards per reception. His longest reception was 30 yards.
That means St. Brown accounted for:
- 11 of Detroit’s 27 completions
- 139 of Detroit’s 331 passing yards
- 15 of Detroit’s 36 team targets
- More than 42 percent of Detroit’s completed passes
His 15 targets were particularly significant.
A receiver does not need to score a touchdown to dominate a game. St. Brown consistently gave Goff a dependable option, and his ability to generate first downs and substantial gains helped Detroit maintain offensive pressure.
The NFL’s official coverage also highlighted his 139-yard performance in Detroit’s 19-16 victory.
His longest reception went for 30 yards, showing that his production was not simply the result of short passes and high volume. He combined volume with explosive gains.
Jameson Williams adds another dimension
Jameson Williams finished with:
- 6 receptions
- 74 yards
- 12.3 yards per reception
- 8 targets
- 23-yard long reception
That gave Detroit two receivers with at least 74 yards.
This is strategically important. Chicago could not focus exclusively on St. Brown because Williams provided a second legitimate downfield threat.
Kalif Raymond creates efficiency
Kalif Raymond caught all three of his targets for 52 yards, averaging 17.3 yards per reception.
His production was highly efficient:
3 receptions + 52 yards + 3 targets = 100 percent catch rate and 17.3 yards per catch.
Although Raymond received far fewer opportunities than St. Brown, his role helped Detroit create explosive plays without requiring a large target share.
Jahmyr Gibbs made his impact in multiple ways
Jahmyr Gibbs produced one of the most complete individual stat lines on Detroit’s offense.
As a runner, he carried the ball 19 times for 80 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry.
As a receiver, he caught 3 passes for 33 yards and one touchdown on five targets.
That gave him:
- 19 rushing attempts
- 80 rushing yards
- 3 receptions
- 33 receiving yards
- 113 yards from scrimmage
- 1 receiving touchdown
The touchdown came on a 15-yard pass from Goff during the second quarter. ESPN’s scoring record shows that the play gave Detroit a 13-0 lead after the extra point.
Gibbs’ 113 yards from scrimmage are especially important because Chicago had difficulty stopping him both as a runner and receiver.
He was not merely a change-of-pace back. He was one of the central pieces of Detroit’s offensive structure.
David Montgomery provided important rushing balance
David Montgomery carried eight times for 42 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry.
His average was actually higher than Gibbs’ 4.2 yards per carry.
That difference demonstrates why looking only at rushing totals can be misleading. Gibbs handled more volume, while Montgomery was extremely efficient on his smaller workload.
Together, Gibbs and Montgomery produced:
- 27 carries
- 122 rushing yards
- 4.5 yards per carry
Detroit’s ability to combine Gibbs’ volume with Montgomery’s efficiency gave the offense a stronger foundation than Chicago’s running game could match.
Chicago’s rushing attack struggled to keep pace
Chicago’s leading rusher was D’Andre Swift, who carried the ball 10 times for 40 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per attempt.
The rest of the rushing production came from:
- Kyle Monangai: 6 carries, 14 yards
- Luther Burden III: 1 carry, 10 yards
- Caleb Williams: 1 carry, 1 yard
The Bears therefore finished with:
18 carries for 65 yards and 3.6 yards per carry.
That is one of the clearest statistical explanations for Detroit’s victory.
Chicago had only 18 rushing attempts compared with Detroit’s 27. More importantly, Detroit gained nearly twice as many rushing yards.
When a team is trailing for most of a game, rushing opportunities can become limited. That happened here, especially as Chicago spent much of the first three quarters trying to catch up.
Colston Loveland led Chicago’s receiving group
Colston Loveland was Chicago’s top receiver by both receptions and yardage.
He recorded:
- 10 receptions
- 91 yards
- 9.1 yards per reception
- 13 targets
- 1 touchdown
- 27-yard longest reception
Loveland’s 10 catches represented half of Chicago’s 20 completions.
His 13 targets also represented a major share of the Bears’ passing workload.
That made him the clear focal point of Chicago’s passing attack.
His touchdown came late in the fourth quarter on a one-yard reception from Williams. The score tied the game at 16 after Chicago successfully converted the subsequent two-point attempt.
Jahdae Walker provided a big-play touchdown
Jahdae Walker caught two passes for 36 yards, averaging 18 yards per reception.
Both catches mattered, but his biggest contribution was a 25-yard touchdown reception from Williams during the fourth-quarter comeback.
Chicago had fallen behind 16-0, so Walker’s touchdown helped start the late scoring surge.
Luther Burden III adds versatility
Luther Burden III caught three passes for 35 yards and also contributed a 10-yard rushing attempt.
His receiving average was 11.7 yards per catch.
That combination shows how Chicago used him in multiple phases rather than treating him solely as a conventional receiver.
The rest of Chicago’s receiving production
Chicago’s remaining receiving numbers were:
- Cole Kmet: 2 receptions, 16 yards
- Kyle Monangai: 1 reception, 15 yards
- DJ Moore: 1 reception, 11 yards
- D’Andre Swift: 1 reception, 8 yards
The distribution is notable because Loveland accounted for a huge percentage of the Bears’ passing production.
The fourth quarter completely changed the game
The final score can make this matchup look like a consistently tight contest.
It was not.
Detroit led 16-0 entering the fourth quarter.
Chicago then scored 16 unanswered points to tie the game.
The scoring sequence tells the story:
- Jahdae Walker caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Williams.
- Chicago converted the two-point try.
- Loveland caught a one-yard touchdown pass.
- Chicago converted another two-point play.
- Detroit answered with Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expired.
The Bears’ comeback was therefore real and significant.
But Detroit’s first three quarters were strong enough to create the cushion Chicago had to overcome.
This is one of the most useful lessons from the box score: the final score does not describe the entire game state.
Detroit controlled the scoreboard for almost the entire afternoon before Chicago mounted its late comeback.
Jake Bates decided the game
Jake Bates was arguably the most important player in the final scoring sequence.
He finished 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts, made his only extra-point attempt and scored 13 points. His longest successful field goal was 42 yards.
His four successful field goals were:
- 34 yards
- 30 yards
- 25 yards
- 42 yards
The fourth was the decisive kick.
With the score tied 16-16 and no time remaining, Bates converted from 42 yards to give Detroit the win.
His 13 points represented more than two-thirds of Detroit’s 19 total points.
That makes his performance impossible to overlook when evaluating the individual statistics.
Detroit’s defense created a crucial turnover
Detroit and Chicago each recorded one interception.
For Detroit, Avonte Maddox recorded an interception of Williams.
Chicago’s Kevin Byard intercepted Goff and returned it 21 yards.
So the turnover margin in interceptions was even.
However, Chicago also recorded one fumble by Williams, although the Bears recovered it. Detroit had no fumbles.
That means neither side produced a major turnover advantage, which helps explain why the game remained within one possession.
Detroit’s defense finished with:
- 56 total tackles
- 30 solo tackles
- 1 sack
- 3 tackles for loss
- 5 passes defended
- 4 quarterback hits
Chicago’s defense recorded:
- 75 total tackles
- 48 solo tackles
- 3 sacks
- 3 tackles for loss
- 6 passes defended
- 8 quarterback hits
Chicago’s defense therefore produced more tackles, sacks and quarterback hits.
Yet Detroit’s offense still generated 453 total yards.
This is a useful reminder that defensive volume statistics need context. A high tackle total can sometimes reflect how frequently an opposing offense reaches the second level or how long drives continue.
Detroit’s offensive efficiency explains the win
The strongest argument for Detroit comes from the overall yardage split.
Detroit generated:
453 total yards
Chicago generated:
277 total yards
That is a difference of 176 yards.
Detroit also held advantages in both major offensive categories:
Passing
Detroit: 331 gross passing yards
Chicago: 212 gross passing yards
Advantage: 119 yards
Rushing
Detroit: 122 rushing yards
Chicago: 65 rushing yards
Advantage: 57 yards
The remarkable part is that Detroit’s 19 points did not fully reflect its offensive yardage advantage.
A team can dominate yardage but fail to produce a large scoring margin if drives end in field goals, turnovers or missed opportunities.
That happened to some degree here.
Detroit moved the ball well, but four of its scoring possessions ended in field goals.
Why the game was closer than the yardage suggested
There are several reasons.
1. Chicago’s defense created pressure
The Bears recorded three sacks compared with Detroit’s one.
They also recorded eight quarterback hits.
That pressure helped keep the Lions from turning their yardage advantage into an overwhelming scoring margin.
2. Detroit settled for field goals
Bates made four field goals.
That produced 12 points from field goals alone.
While accurate kicking is valuable, repeated field-goal drives can leave a team vulnerable if the opponent begins scoring touchdowns.
Chicago eventually did exactly that.
3. Chicago’s fourth-quarter passing attack improved
Williams found Loveland and Walker for touchdowns.
The Bears suddenly became much more efficient in the red zone and converted both two-point attempts.
That erased a 16-point deficit without requiring a huge increase in overall yardage.
4. Detroit’s interception prevented a perfect offensive day
Goff threw one interception.
Chicago also intercepted Goff once, which meant Detroit lost at least one opportunity to turn possession into points.
Special teams played a major role
Special teams are often overlooked when people examine player statistics, but this game is a strong example of why they matter.
Detroit kickoff returns
Tom Kennedy returned two kickoffs for 40 yards, averaging 20.0 yards per return.
Chicago kickoff returns
Devin Duvernay returned three kickoffs for 76 yards, averaging 25.3 yards.
Josh Blackwell added one return for 30 yards.
Chicago therefore produced 106 kickoff return yards.
Detroit punt returns
Kalif Raymond returned three punts for 33 yards, averaging 11.0 yards per return.
Chicago punt return
Devin Duvernay returned one punt for 15 yards.
Punting
Detroit’s Jack Fox punted twice for 93 yards, averaging 46.5 yards.
Chicago’s Tory Taylor punted four times for 178 yards, averaging 44.5 yards.
The larger number of Chicago punts reflects how often its offense struggled to sustain drives before the fourth-quarter comeback.
Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears match player stats: Most important players
If the entire box score is reduced to the players who most influenced the result, several names stand out.
1. Amon-Ra St. Brown
11 receptions, 139 yards, 15 targets
St. Brown was Detroit’s primary passing weapon and consistently gave Goff a reliable target.
2. Jared Goff
27/42, 331 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Goff’s volume and yardage gave Detroit the passing advantage.
3. Jahmyr Gibbs
80 rushing yards + 33 receiving yards + 1 TD
Gibbs contributed in multiple dimensions.
4. Jake Bates
4/5 field goals + 1 extra point + 13 points
His final 42-yard field goal decided the game.
5. Colston Loveland
10 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD
Loveland was the centerpiece of Chicago’s passing attack.
6. Caleb Williams
20/33, 212 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
His fourth-quarter performance nearly rescued Chicago.
What the player stats reveal that the final score does not
The most valuable way to interpret this game is to move beyond the 19-16 score.
Detroit won the line-of-production battle
The Lions produced 453 total yards compared with 277 for Chicago.
That is a substantial difference.
Chicago won the late momentum battle
The Bears scored 16 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and tied the game.
That made the contest much closer than the first three quarters suggested.
Detroit’s passing attack was much more productive
Goff produced 119 more gross passing yards than Williams.
St. Brown alone gained 48 more receiving yards than Chicago’s leading receiver Loveland.
Detroit’s rushing attack was substantially stronger
Gibbs and Montgomery combined for 122 rushing yards.
Chicago’s entire team rushed for 65.
Chicago’s defense generated more pressure
The Bears recorded three sacks and eight quarterback hits.
Detroit had one sack and four quarterback hits.
That pressure helped Chicago stay competitive despite the offensive yardage deficit.
A closer look at target distribution
Target distribution is one of the most useful advanced box-score clues for understanding offensive design.
Detroit recorded 36 total targets.
St. Brown received 15, or roughly 42 percent of them.
Williams received eight.
Gibbs received five.
Raymond received three.
The remaining targets were spread among Firkser, TeSlaa and Montgomery.
This shows that Detroit’s passing game was concentrated around a small group of players.
Chicago recorded 29 targets.
Loveland received 13, or nearly 45 percent.
Burden received four.
Kmet and Moore each received three.
Walker and Swift received three and two respectively.
The Bears therefore had a similar concentration pattern, with Loveland serving as the primary target.
What the rushing splits tell us
Gibbs carried the ball 19 times.
Montgomery received eight carries.
That 19-to-8 split demonstrates Detroit’s preference for giving Gibbs the majority of its running-back workload.
Chicago’s rushing distribution was:
- Swift: 10
- Monangai: 6
- Burden: 1
- Williams: 1
The Bears had fewer rushing attempts overall and fewer rushing yards.
That made their offensive comeback more dependent on Williams’ arm.
The importance of third-down style production
The raw box score does not provide every situational metric, but the yardage distribution gives a useful clue about offensive sustainability.
Detroit averaged 12.3 yards per reception as a team.
Chicago averaged 10.6.
Detroit therefore generated more yardage each time it completed a pass.
That difference might appear small, but over 27 completions it becomes meaningful.
Detroit’s receiving group averaged 12.3 yards per catch, compared with Chicago’s 10.6.
This helped explain why Goff could generate 331 passing yards from 27 completions.
Why Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 139 yards matter so much
A 139-yard receiving performance is impressive on its own.
It becomes more significant when the receiver accounts for 11 of 27 completions.
St. Brown was not simply producing occasional explosive plays. He was consistently involved.
His 15 targets show that Detroit deliberately returned to him throughout the game.
The 30-yard longest reception also demonstrates that his role was not limited to short routes.
This combination of volume, efficiency and explosive ability is exactly what makes a receiver statistically central to an offense.
Why Loveland’s 10 catches were not enough
Loveland’s performance was excellent.
Ten receptions and 91 yards represent a strong individual game.
He also scored a touchdown that tied the contest.
But Chicago needed more overall offensive production.
The Bears had only 20 completions for 212 yards.
Loveland caught half of those completions.
That concentration made him productive but also illustrates the limited distribution of the Bears’ passing game.
Detroit had 27 completions and spread them among seven receivers.
That gave Goff more avenues to move the ball.
How the scoring timeline shaped the player stats
Detroit opened the scoring with a first-quarter field goal.
The Lions added another field goal in the second quarter before Gibbs scored his receiving touchdown.
A third field goal in the third quarter gave Detroit a 16-0 advantage.
Chicago then scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, both followed by successful two-point conversions.
That sequence is crucial because it explains why Williams finished with two touchdown passes while Goff had only one, yet Detroit still won.
The touchdown totals favored Chicago.
The overall offensive production favored Detroit.
The kicking production favored Detroit.
The final result therefore came from the combination of these different statistical categories rather than one single advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who had the most receiving yards in the Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears game?
Amon-Ra St. Brown led all receivers with 11 receptions for 139 yards on 15 targets.
How many passing yards did Jared Goff have?
Jared Goff completed 27 of 42 passes for 331 gross passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. After sack yardage, Detroit’s net passing total was 311 yards.
How many rushing yards did Jahmyr Gibbs have?
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 19 times for 80 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. He also caught three passes for 33 yards and scored one receiving touchdown.
How many passing touchdowns did Caleb Williams throw?
Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes, one to Jahdae Walker and another to Colston Loveland. He also threw one interception.
Who scored the game-winning points?
Detroit kicker Jake Bates scored the winning points with a 42-yard field goal as time expired. He finished the game with 13 points from four field goals and one extra point.
What was the final score?
The Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 19-16 on January 4, 2026. Detroit led 16-0 before Chicago tied the game with two fourth-quarter touchdowns and successful two-point conversions.
Conclusion
The detroit lions vs chicago bears match player stats show a game in which Detroit won through sustained offensive production, stronger rushing output and reliable kicking, while Chicago relied heavily on a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.
Jared Goff finished with 331 passing yards, while Amon-Ra St. Brown delivered the game’s most productive receiving performance with 139 yards. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed 113 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, while David Montgomery added efficient rushing production. Jake Bates then completed the job by making four field goals, including the 42-yard winner.
Chicago had its own standout performances. Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes, Colston Loveland caught 10 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown, and Jahdae Walker delivered a 25-yard touchdown reception. The Bears’ defense also generated more sacks and quarterback hits than Detroit.
The biggest statistical difference, however, was total offense. Detroit generated 453 yards compared with Chicago’s 277. The Lions also held a 122-65 advantage in rushing yards and a 331-212 advantage in gross passing yards.
That is why this was more than a three-point victory. The final score was close because Chicago produced an exceptional late comeback, but the full-game numbers show that Detroit controlled much of the offensive battle before Bates’ final kick settled the contest.
