Justin Fields ran all over the Detroit Lions in the first quarter. But then, the Lions contained him and got the 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears to keep their postseason chances alive.
A game with the potential for a shootout turned lopsided early in the second half. The Lions, from the second quarter on, shut down Fields and dominated the Chicago Bears in all facets Sunday, winning 41-10 in the finale at Ford Field and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
But Fields finished with 10 carries for 132 yards on the ground. His arm, the weak link of his skills, failed to help him adjust. He completed 7 of 21 passes for 75 yards, one touchdown and one interception.Linebacker James Houston carried the defense with three sacks and one forced fumble. Defensive end Aidan Hutchison recorded a half-sack, one fumble recovery and one interception.
Between those drives, Lions quarterback Jared Goff benefitted from a defensive pass interference on fourth-and-4. The flag, charged to Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, put the Lions at the 1-yard line, and two plays later, tight end Brock Wright caught a 2-yard pass for a touchdown.
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