Has the Detroit Lions ever beat the Chicago Bears?
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Has the Detroit Lions ever beat the Chicago Bears?
The last Lions victory over the Bears on Thanksgiving took place back in 2014. Here are four takeaways from the Lions’ Week 12 performance against Chicago.
How many times have the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions played?
Detroit Lions Results. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. The two teams have met each other 184 times, with the Chicago Bears winning 104 games and the Detroit Lions winning 75 games.
Who is favored Bears or Lions?
Chicago
Kickoff from Detroit is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Chicago is a three-point favorite in the latest Bears vs. Lions odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 41.5.
How many times have the Bears played the Lions on Thanksgiving Day?
The Lions and Bears have matched up 18 times on Thanksgiving, with this year’s rendition being the 19th. All told, the Lions are 8-10 against the Bears on turkey day, with their last win against Chicago coming all the way back in 2014.
When was the last time the Bears and Lions played on Thanksgiving?
2019
They’ve won their last three Thanksgiving games, beating the Packers 17-13 in Green Bay in 2015 and the Lions 23-16 in 2018 and 24-20 in 2019, both in Detroit.
Who has played the most on Thanksgiving?
Detroit-Lions
Detroit-Lions-most-appearances-thanksgiving-black-enterprise – Detroit Lions: The Detroit Lions holds the record for playing the most Thanksgiving Day games, counting today’s event, will make it game number 73. This tradition goes as far back as 1934 when they played the undefeated Chicago Bears.
How many times have the Bears beat the Lions in a row?
The Bears won the only playoff meeting between the two teams, the 1932 NFL Championship Game, 9–0. Chicago leads the overall series 104–75–5….Bears–Lions rivalry.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Largest victory | Bears, 49–0 (1941) |
| Longest win streak | Bears, 11 (1946–1951) Lions, 6 (1968–1970, 2013–2015) |
| Current win streak | Bears, 2 (2021-present) |
What’s the point spread on Chicago in Detroit?
The Bears are a 3.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
What’s the point spread on the Detroit Lions game?
INJURIES
| Game | SPREAD | MONEYLINE |
|---|---|---|
| PHI Eagles | -4 -110 | -190 |
| DET Lions | +4 -110 | +160 |
Why does Lions always play on Thanksgiving?
In 1934, owner George Richards bought the team and moved it to Detroit. The Lions, at that time, were looking for new ways to draw fans. As a marketing idea, Richards convinced NBC to broadcast a Thanksgiving game on 94 stations across the country. It worked.
Has Detroit ever won on Thanksgiving?
Chicago Bears got a 24-20 win against the Detroit Lions in the First NFL Game on Thanksgiving 2019. Bears All Time Thanksgiving Record now is 19-15-2. Lions Thanksgiving Record is 37-41-2.
How many times has Detroit Lions won on Thanksgiving?
The Lions are 37-42-2 playing on Thanksgiving in franchise history….Lions record on Thanksgiving.
| Year | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Minnesota Vikings | W, 16-13 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Vikings | L, 30-23 |
| 2018 | Chicago Bears | L, 23-16 |
| 2019 | Chicago Bears | L, 24-20 |
Who are the Detroit Lions biggest rival?
Green Bay Packers
The Lions–Packers rivalry is an NFL rivalry between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. They first met in 1930 when the Lions were known as the Portsmouth Spartans and based in Portsmouth, Ohio. The team eventually moved to Detroit for the 1934 season.
What was the over-under Bears and Lions?
41.5 points
Lions vs. Bears spread: Chicago -3. Lions vs. Bears over-under: 41.5 points.
