Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (November 2, 2008)

Game Recap


In a week 9 clash in Chicago, the Bears authored a 27-23 win over the Lions. The Lions had the halftime lead 23-13 but Bears played better in the 0. The Bears had a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter The Lions were shut out in the second half.

The Bears were led by Kyle Orton who finished with 0 interceptions. Matt Forte had 126 yards on the ground. Rashied Davis had 1 touchdown.

For the Lions, Dan Orlovsky threw for 292 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, was 28 of 47 passing. Kevin Smith rumbled for 1 TD. Calvin Johnson had 94 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Bears finished with 320 total yards, 18 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 5 of 15 on third downs. The Lions finished with 333 total yards, 21 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 7 of 17 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Detroit LionsDET 27-23
  • Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 320, Turnovers: 2
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 333, Turnovers: 3
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: CHI by 13.0
  • -- Over/Under: 43.5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 0 23 0 0 23
CHI 10 3 7 7 27

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Dan OrlovskyDET28-472922222
Kyle OrtonCHI8-141080024
Rex GrossmanCHI8-18581118

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Matt ForteCHI22126020
Kevin SmithDET1437111
Rudi JohnsonDET81906
Devin HesterCHI211011
Jason McKieCHI2805
Kyle OrtonCHI2715
Rex GrossmanCHI2312

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Calvin JohnsonDET894118
Shaun McDonaldDET665114
Rashied DavisCHI564124
Michael GainesDET664019
Devin HesterCHI342018
Mike FurreyDET440022
Desmond ClarkCHI436014
Kevin SmithDET216013

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI311542
DET26531

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI16-32166111
DET28-47292222

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

  • Attendance: 62,188
  • Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 9 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 3:11 - 3 hours, 11 minutes
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