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Lions 24, Bears 20

Joking around, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets his hat smashed over his eyes by wide receiver Calvin Johnson, as the two had huge games in the 24-20 Detroit victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016.
Joking around, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets his hat smashed over his eyes by wide receiver Calvin Johnson, as the two had huge games in the 24-20 Detroit victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
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Lions' Calvin Johnson pulls down a reception in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the first quarter.
Lions' Calvin Johnson pulls down a reception in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the first quarter.
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Matthew Stafford.
Matthew Stafford.
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Lions' Golden Tate can't hang onto a reception in front of Bears' John Timu in the first quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate can't hang onto a reception in front of Bears' John Timu in the first quarter.
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Lions tight end Tim Wright and Golden Tate celebrate Wright's touchdown in the first quarter.
Lions tight end Tim Wright and Golden Tate celebrate Wright's touchdown in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Bears' Mitch Unrein in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Bears' Mitch Unrein in the first quarter.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson brings down Bears' Marc Mariani after a reception for short yardage in the first quarter.
Lions' Nevin Lawson brings down Bears' Marc Mariani after a reception for short yardage in the first quarter.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson breaks up a reception by Bears' Cameron Meredith, batting it back to a waiting James Ihedigbo who catches the ball in the end zone for an interception in the first quarter.
Lions' Nevin Lawson breaks up a reception by Bears' Cameron Meredith, batting it back to a waiting James Ihedigbo who catches the ball in the end zone for an interception in the first quarter.
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Lions' James Ihedigbo ends up with the ball on a tip from teammate Nevin Lawson for the interception in the end zone in the first quarter.
Lions' James Ihedigbo ends up with the ball on a tip from teammate Nevin Lawson for the interception in the end zone in the first quarter.
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DE Devin Taylor - The Lions will tell you Taylor was a more consistent run defender, but he had almost no impact as a pass rusher, recording 4.5 sacks and 10 hurries in his first season as a starter. GRADE: D
DE Devin Taylor - The Lions will tell you Taylor was a more consistent run defender, but he had almost no impact as a pass rusher, recording 4.5 sacks and 10 hurries in his first season as a starter. GRADE: D
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a completion to running back Joique Bell and readies for the hit by Bears' Mitch Unrein in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a completion to running back Joique Bell and readies for the hit by Bears' Mitch Unrein in the second quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate puts on the brakes and lets Bears' Bryce Callahan go flying by and continues on for a first down in the second quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate puts on the brakes and lets Bears' Bryce Callahan go flying by and continues on for a first down in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is hit while sliding by Bears' Sam Acho with defenders Willie Young and John Timu coming in on the play as well, in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is hit while sliding by Bears' Sam Acho with defenders Willie Young and John Timu coming in on the play as well, in the second quarter.
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Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez
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Lions running back Joique Bell breaks free of Bears' Sam Acho and head up field in the second quarter.
Lions running back Joique Bell breaks free of Bears' Sam Acho and head up field in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford goes down hard after being sacked with Bears' John Timu defending in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford goes down hard after being sacked with Bears' John Timu defending in the second quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron pulls in a reception in the second quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron pulls in a reception in the second quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate loses Bears' Kyle Fuller and heads up field for a first down in the second quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate loses Bears' Kyle Fuller and heads up field for a first down in the second quarter.
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The Lions play the Colts in the regular-season opener at 4:25 p.m. on FOX.
The Lions play the Colts in the regular-season opener at 4:25 p.m. on FOX.
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Bears tackle Charles Leno, Jr., and quarterback Jay Cutler are both sacked by Lions Caraun Reid and Ezekiel Ansah in the second quarter.
Bears tackle Charles Leno, Jr., and quarterback Jay Cutler are both sacked by Lions Caraun Reid and Ezekiel Ansah in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson tries to reach over the top of Bears' Tracy Porter to pull down a reception but at least breaks up an interception in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson tries to reach over the top of Bears' Tracy Porter to pull down a reception but at least breaks up an interception in the second quarter.
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Lions' Tahir Whitehead
Lions' Tahir Whitehead
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Lions kicker Matt Prater stretches out, heading toward the ball, on his 59-yard field goal that sails through for three points to end the first half.
Lions kicker Matt Prater stretches out, heading toward the ball, on his 59-yard field goal that sails through for three points to end the first half.
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Lions Sam Martin and Gabe Ikard celebrates with the always level-headed kicker Matt Prater after his 59-yard field goal to end the first half.
Lions Sam Martin and Gabe Ikard celebrates with the always level-headed kicker Matt Prater after his 59-yard field goal to end the first half.
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Lions' Travis Lewis celebrate with kicker Matt Prater (5) after Prater's 59-yard field goal at the end of the second quarter.
Lions' Travis Lewis celebrate with kicker Matt Prater (5) after Prater's 59-yard field goal at the end of the second quarter.
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Bears wide receiver Joshua Bellamy pulls down a long touchdown reception over Lions' Crezdon Butler in the third quarter.
Bears wide receiver Joshua Bellamy pulls down a long touchdown reception over Lions' Crezdon Butler in the third quarter.
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Bears wide receiver Joshua Bellamy pulls down, and hangs onto, a long touchdown reception over Lions' Crezdon Butler in the third quarter.
Bears wide receiver Joshua Bellamy pulls down, and hangs onto, a long touchdown reception over Lions' Crezdon Butler in the third quarter.
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Lions' Calvin Johnson stretches out after a reception to pick up additional yardage in the third quarter.
Lions' Calvin Johnson stretches out after a reception to pick up additional yardage in the third quarter.
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LIons quarterback Matthew Stafford takes off running for a first down in the third quarter.
LIons quarterback Matthew Stafford takes off running for a first down in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles upfield for a first down in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles upfield for a first down in the third quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears' Tracy Porter in the third quarter.
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Lions wide receivers coach Robert Prince welcomes Calvin Johnson back to the sidelines after his touchdown reception in the third quarter.
Lions wide receivers coach Robert Prince welcomes Calvin Johnson back to the sidelines after his touchdown reception in the third quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah brings down Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after letting go a pass for some tough love in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah brings down Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after letting go a pass for some tough love in the fourth quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick stays on his feet, losing Bears' Christian Jones and picking up additional yardage in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick stays on his feet, losing Bears' Christian Jones and picking up additional yardage in the fourth quarter.
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Lions fullback Michael Burton makes a nice spin move to pick up yardage on a carry against Bears' John Timu in the fourth quarter.
Lions fullback Michael Burton makes a nice spin move to pick up yardage on a carry against Bears' John Timu in the fourth quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron pulls in a touchdown reception, which ended up being the winning score, in front of Bears' Adrian Amos in the fourth quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron pulls in a touchdown reception, which ended up being the winning score, in front of Bears' Adrian Amos in the fourth quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron and head coach Jim Caldwell slap hands after Ebron's touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron and head coach Jim Caldwell slap hands after Ebron's touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick breaks through the secondary, picking up a first down past Bears' Christian Jones in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick breaks through the secondary, picking up a first down past Bears' Christian Jones in the fourth quarter.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles for his life as Lions Haloti Ngata and Devin Taylor come charging through the line and sack Cutler in the fourth quarter.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles for his life as Lions Haloti Ngata and Devin Taylor come charging through the line and sack Cutler in the fourth quarter.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles for his life as Lions Haloti Ngata and Devin Taylor come charging through the line and sack Cutler in the fourth quarter.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles for his life as Lions Haloti Ngata and Devin Taylor come charging through the line and sack Cutler in the fourth quarter.
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Quarterback is one area new GM Bob Quinn believes the Lions are strong.
Quarterback is one area new GM Bob Quinn believes the Lions are strong.
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Lions' Calvin Johnson pulls in and hangs onto a first-down reception that sealed the game for Detroit in front of Bears' Adrian Amos late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Calvin Johnson pulls in and hangs onto a first-down reception that sealed the game for Detroit in front of Bears' Adrian Amos late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah and James Ihedigbo pose for a picture as the final game of the 2015-2106 season comes to an end with a victory.
Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah and James Ihedigbo pose for a picture as the final game of the 2015-2106 season comes to an end with a victory.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bears quarterback Jay Cutler talk on the field after the Lions' victory.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bears quarterback Jay Cutler talk on the field after the Lions' victory.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Bears linebacker Willie Young, joke around, arguing a play they were both involved in during the game.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Bears linebacker Willie Young, joke around, arguing a play they were both involved in during the game.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Bears linebacker Willie Young, joke around, arguing a play they were both involved in during the game.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Bears linebacker Willie Young, joke around, arguing a play they were both involved in during the game.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Bears linebacker Willie Young, joke around, arguing a play they were both involved in during the game.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Bears linebacker Willie Young, joke around, arguing a play they were both involved in during the game.
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Lions Brandon Copeland and Glover Quin, who made the final interception of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler's pass late in the fourth quarter, leave the field, ending the year at 7-9.
Lions Brandon Copeland and Glover Quin, who made the final interception of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler's pass late in the fourth quarter, leave the field, ending the year at 7-9.
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Lions' James Ihedigbo, who intercepted a pass in the end zone and Glover Quin, who made the final interception of Bears' Jay Cutler to turn the ball over late in the fourth quarter leave the field after the final game of the season.
Lions' James Ihedigbo, who intercepted a pass in the end zone and Glover Quin, who made the final interception of Bears' Jay Cutler to turn the ball over late in the fourth quarter leave the field after the final game of the season.
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“I think any time Calvin says something it’s not for show. I think it’s something serious," Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says about teammate Calvin Johnson, who is mulling retirement.
“I think any time Calvin says something it’s not for show. I think it’s something serious," Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says about teammate Calvin Johnson, who is mulling retirement.
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Joking around, Lions' Matthew Stafford gets his hat smashed over his eyes by teammate Calvin Johnson as they leave the field with a 24-20 victory.
Joking around, Lions' Matthew Stafford gets his hat smashed over his eyes by teammate Calvin Johnson as they leave the field with a 24-20 victory.
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Lions' Matthew Stafford adjusts his hat after being smashed over his eyes by teammate Calvin Johnson as they leave the field with a 24-20 victory.
Lions' Matthew Stafford adjusts his hat after being smashed over his eyes by teammate Calvin Johnson as they leave the field with a 24-20 victory.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines during warm-ups.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines during warm-ups.
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Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford on the sidelines during warm-ups in Chicago.
Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford on the sidelines during warm-ups in Chicago.
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Second-year Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and first-year Chicago Bears head coach John Fox chat at center field before the game.
Second-year Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and first-year Chicago Bears head coach John Fox chat at center field before the game.
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Detroit Lions president Rod Wood
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell goes around and shakes everyones hand, like he does every game, before the start of the Lions-Bears game.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell goes around and shakes everyones hand, like he does every game, before the start of the Lions-Bears game.
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Interim general manager Sheldon White on the field during warm-ups.
Interim general manager Sheldon White on the field during warm-ups.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell watches the warm-ups before the Lions take on the Bears.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell watches the warm-ups before the Lions take on the Bears.
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Lions practice squad quarterback Ricky Stanzi seems toasty warm as he watches the warm-ups from the sidelines wearing shorts and a T-shirt in a frosty 30-degree temperature in Chicago.
Lions practice squad quarterback Ricky Stanzi seems toasty warm as he watches the warm-ups from the sidelines wearing shorts and a T-shirt in a frosty 30-degree temperature in Chicago.
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Ernie Accorsi, who helped the Lions in their general manager search said the Ford family, including owner Martha Firestone Ford (right), all supported the hiring of Bob Quinn.
Ernie Accorsi, who helped the Lions in their general manager search said the Ford family, including owner Martha Firestone Ford (right), all supported the hiring of Bob Quinn.
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Detroit Lions president Rod Wood chats with punter Sam Martin before the game during warm-ups.
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood chats with punter Sam Martin before the game during warm-ups.
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The Chicago skyline looms in the distance before the Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2016 for the final game of the season.
The Chicago skyline looms in the distance before the Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2016 for the final game of the season.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron readies for a reception during warm-ups.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron readies for a reception during warm-ups.
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Chris Hammond of Chicago shows his Bears support while buddy Matt Kroll of Wisconsin sports a Lions jersey Sunday at Soldier Field. "I always resented everyone being a Packers fan so just one day in middle school I said, 'I'm a Lions fan,'" Kroll said.
Chris Hammond of Chicago shows his Bears support while buddy Matt Kroll of Wisconsin sports a Lions jersey Sunday at Soldier Field. "I always resented everyone being a Packers fan so just one day in middle school I said, 'I'm a Lions fan,'" Kroll said.
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Sporting a stylish thick beard, perfect for the frosty Chicago weather before the Lions-Bears game, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up on the field.
Sporting a stylish thick beard, perfect for the frosty Chicago weather before the Lions-Bears game, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up on the field.
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Definitely the cheap seats, at the very top of Soldier Field, a bit of an oversight shows the obstructed view of part of the field from the scoreboard when renovations were done to the stadium.
Definitely the cheap seats, at the very top of Soldier Field, a bit of an oversight shows the obstructed view of part of the field from the scoreboard when renovations were done to the stadium.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson throws the ball around warming up on the field before the game.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson throws the ball around warming up on the field before the game.
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