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January 4, 2026 β’ Soldier Field, Chicago
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions (9-8) takes on Chicago Bears (11-6) at Soldier Field, Chicago.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Record
9-8
Chicago Bears
Home Side
Record
11-6
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DET
|
3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
|
CHI
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:35
Jake Bates 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:28
Jake Bates 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:40
Jahmyr Gibbs 15 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
2:11
Jake Bates 25 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:16
Jahdae Walker 25 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Kyle Monangai Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
5:25
Colston Loveland 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Caleb Williams Pass to Cole Kmet for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
0:00
Jake Bates 42 Yd Field Goal
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, Chicago.
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, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
57,036
Closing Odds
Line: CHI -3 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Consensus Pool
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Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (43.0%)
Chicago Bears (57.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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