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Statistical Breakdown: How Bears and Lions stack up before Week 13

The Chicago Bears (4-7) will face the Detroit Lions (10-1) on Thanksgiving, where Chicago is looking to snap a five-game losing streak and record their first division win.

Chicago is coming off a 30-27 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings, which featured more coaching mishaps and self-inflicted mistakes that prevented another victory. The good news is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had arguably the best game of his young career against a talented Brian Flores defense. That included leading the Bears to 11 points in the final two minutes to force overtime. Unfortunately, the defense surrendered 452 yards and collapsed in overtime to seal the defeat.

Here’s how the Bears and Lions stack up statistically ahead of Thursday's matchup.

Stats courtesy of Team RankingsThe Football Database, ESPN and Stat Muse

Scoring Offense

Bears: 20.1 PPG (22nd)

Lions: 32.7 PPG (1st)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a first down during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a first down during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Passing Offense

Bears: 187.6 YPG (29th)

Lions: 243.5 YPG (6th)

Rushing Offense

Bears: 111.3 YPG (23rd)

Lions: 150.8 YPG (4th)

Total Offense

Bears: 298.9 YPG (26th)

Lions: 394.3 YPG (2nd)

First Downs

Bears: 203 (19th)

Lions: 254 (2nd)

Penalties

Bears: 48.0 penalty YPG (12th)

Lions: 59.2 penalty YPG (26th)

Sacks Allowed

Bears: 44 (2nd)

Lions: 22 (21st)

Turnover Margin

Bears: +9 (3rd)

Lions: +9 (3rd)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: DeMarcus Walker #95 and Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears celebrate after a sack during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: DeMarcus Walker #95 and Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears celebrate after a sack during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Scoring Defense

Bears: 19.7 PPG (8th)

Lions: 16.6 PPG (2nd)

Passing Defense

Bears: 209.3 YPG (13th)

Lions: 227.2 YPG (25th)

Rushing Defense

Bears: 129.7 YPG (20th)

Lions: 94.9 YPG (5th)

Total Defense

Bears: 339.0 YPG (17th)

Lions: 322.1 YPG (12th)

Sacks

Bears: 28 (13th)

Lions: 25 (22nd)

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Statistical Breakdown: How Bears and Lions stack up before Week 13