NFL Week 13: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions
The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will look to bounce back in NFL Week 13. Both teams were demolished by the same 41-25 score last week. One of these NFC North teams will get back on track this weekend.
The 4-7 Lions were destroyed on Thanksgiving Day by the Houston Texans, so now they have lost two straight games. Meanwhile, the Bears were clobbered on Sunday by the Green Bay Packers. Chicago has dropped five games in a row.
This week marks will be the first game as interim head coach for Darrell Bevell. He was promoted after the Lions fired Matt Patricia on November 28.
With Mitchell Trubisky under center, the Bears have a chance to pick up the win. But Nick Foles could also return to lead Chicago to victory. Either way, Sunday will offer an interesting rivalry game between these two teams.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Betting Odds
Detroit's odds: -105
Chicago's odds: -115
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears NFL Picks
1. Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will be replaced by Nick Foles during the game.
2. Khalil Mack and his defense will have four sacks on Matthew Stafford.
3. Adrian Peterson will rush for at least 100 yards.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Key Notes
- In limited playing time with the Lions, Adrian Peterson currently has 444 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
- Though Stafford has suffered several injuries, he has persevered. He currently holds a 92.7 QBR.
- The Bears have lost several gams in a row, but their defense is still ranks in the top half of the league.
- But on the offensive side, the Bears are second-worst in the NFL in yards per game.
- If Trubisky is benched, it could be one of his last games with the Bears.
- Coach Matt Nagy is no longer calling plays for the Bears offense
- Chicago leads the all-time head-to-head series with Detroit 102-74-5.
- The Lions don't have a general manager right now. They fired Bob Quinn last month.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Key Injuries
Detroit Lions:
CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder) is questionable
WR Kenny Golladay (hip) is doubtful
Chicago Bears:
QB Nick Foles (hip) is questionable
OLB Khalil Mack (back) is questionable
DT Akiem Hicks (hamstring) is questionable
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Prediction
Prediction: Lions 24, Bears 17
Money Line: Detroit +136, Chicago -162
Against The Spread: Lions 4-7, Bears 5-6