The Chicago Bears faced off against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, continuing a challenging season with a sixth consecutive loss. Despite a strong performance by quarterback Caleb Williams in the second half, the Bears fell 23-20 at Ford Field, marking a disappointing day for the team and its fans.
As the game reached its final moments, a critical decision loomed large. After a sack brought the Bears to the edge of field goal range with approximately 30 seconds remaining, the team surprised many by not calling a timeout, ultimately concluding the game with a long incompletion as time expired. Williams displayed resilience, throwing three touchdown passes in the second half, including two to veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen and one to D.J. Moore. His efforts set a new single-season rookie record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception, surpassing the previous record held by Kyler Murray.
Despite the third-quarter resurgence and a valiant comeback attempt, the Bears struggled due to a lackluster first half, which saw them accumulate only 53 yards of offense and hold the ball for just over seven minutes. The Lions capitalized on this sluggish start, converting scoring opportunities into field goals and securing a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to tight end Sam Laporta. The Bears' failure to score in the first half allowed the Lions, who improved to an outstanding 11-1 record, to maintain control. Caleb Williams concluded the game with 256 passing yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions, showcasing his potential as the franchise quarterback despite the team's overall struggles.
