FINAL β’ Week 18
January 4, 2026 β’ Soldier Field
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions takes on Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Chicago Bears
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Detroit Lions
VS
39%
Chicago Bears
Projected Score
DET 28
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CHI 26
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Detroit Lions scoring offense has an edge over Chicago Bears defense.
- Detroit Lions aerial attack exposes Chicago Bears secondary.
- Chicago Bears rushing attack has the advantage.
Detroit Lions
STAT
Chicago Bears
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Bears plays on familiar turf at Soldier Field.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions scoring offense has an edge over Chicago Bears defense.
Why Chicago Bears Could Win
Chicago Bears will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Detroit Lions aerial attack exposes Chicago Bears secondary.
Game Details
Soldier Field
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (43.0%)
Chicago Bears (57.0%)
Total Submissions: 46 circles
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