Chicago Bears 17 - Detroit Lions 34 11/27/14

On the first of three games on Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions pummeled the Chicago Bears 34-17. The passing attack for Detroit was spectacular as QB Matthew Stafford completed 34 of 45 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns, while losing a fumble in the first quarter. The main beneficiary in the passing game was Calvin Johnson as he broke out for 11 catches, 146 yards and two touchdowns. Golden Tate caught 8 passes for 89 yards and he served an important role as chain-mover. Detroit also did well on the ground as Joique Bell rushed 23 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns. The offense of Detroit stifled the Bears defense and cruised to victory by converting on crucial downs. Chicago was not able to do anything offensively in the second half after they put up 14 points on two Alshon Jeffery touchdowns in the first quarter. QB Jay Cutler completed 31 of 48 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Alshon Jeffery caught 9 passes for 71 yards and two touchdowns, and TE Martellus Bennett caught 8 passes for a team-high 109 yards. Since the Bears fell behind, they abandoned the run game and they were unable to do anything on the ground as they rushed for 13 yards as a team. The Lions now move to 8-4 after the victory and this was important for their confidence because they lost two straight games where they were unable to score a touchdown in eight whole quarters. The Bears fall to 5-7 and their confidence is destroyed after winning last week against the Bucs and ending their losing skid.