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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfc-playoff-picture-after-falcons-win-buccaneers-stumble-in-week-16');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFC playoff picture after Falcons win, Buccaneers stumble in Week 16');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NFC-playoff-picture-after-Falcons-win-Buccaneers-stumble-in-Week-16.jpg"></figure><h1>NFC playoff picture after Falcons win, Buccaneers stumble in Week 16</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T19:44:44-08:00">December 23rd, 7:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T08:46:24-08:00">December 24th, 8:46am</time><address><a>Shane Shoemaker</a>Shane Shoemaker is an Associate Editor and Editorial writer for ClutchPoints, covering a wide range of sports and entertainment topics. Shane is a lifelong Tennessean yet refuses allegiance to any Tennessee-based teams. He's a graduate from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a BA in Communications/Journalism. There's a good chance he'll never let you forget the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Falcons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the NFC playoff picture is beginning to take shape, but much remains unsettled. Only two teams, the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles, have clinched playoff spots, leaving the other five seeds up for grabs. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling race that could come down to the final week.</p><p>The Lions and Eagles have dominated their respective divisions for most of the season, but both will need to fend off surging rivals to secure their positions. Meanwhile, the NFC West and NFC South continue to shift dramatically. The Los Angeles Rams managed to hold onto their lead in the NFC West this week, but in the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the division lead from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who had taken it just a few weeks ago.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Buccaneers-quarterback-Baker-Mayfield.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Falcons got some unexpected help in their quest for the division crown. The Dallas Cowboys, eliminated from playoff contention just before their Sunday Night Football game, decided to play spoilers. They delivered an upset victory over the Buccaneers, knocking Tampa Bay out of the playoff picture—for now.</p><p>With the NFC playoff race narrowing and the regular season winding down, here’s a closer look at how the standings are shaping up as the final weeks approach.</p><h2><b>1. Detroit Lions (13-2, 1st in NFC North)</b></h2><p>As beat up as the Lions are, they didn’t let the division rival Chicago Bears overtake them in Week 16. In fact, they made history, earning <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-detroit-makes-history-dominant-win-bears">their first 13-win season in franchise history</a>. Detroit remains unbeaten against NFC North foes this season. However, a regular season finale against the Vikings awaits in a couple weeks.</p><h2><b>2. Philadelphia Eagles (12-3, 1st in NFC East)</b></h2><p>The Eagles 10 game winning streak came to an end in Week 16. Philadelphia was outscored 22-12 in the second half, with all of those points from Washington coming in the fourth quarter. It didn’t help matters that the Eagles lost Jalen Hurts to concussion protocol and were forced to sub in Kenny Pickett.</p><h2><b>3. Los Angeles Rams (8-6, 1st in NFC West)</b></h2><p>The Rams have scored under 20 points in their last two games, yet they’ve also allowed just 15 combined points during that span are 2-0 and are on a four game winning streak overall. In Week 16, they went into New York to take down the Jets, while increasing their division lead in the process.</p><h2><b>4. Atlanta Falcons (8-7, 1st in NFC South)</b></h2><p>Everything seemed to go right for the Falcons in Week 16, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/falcons-news-michael-penix-jr-instant-reaction-successful-first-start">including rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s promising debut</a>. Atlanta cruised to a 34-7 victory over the Giants and benefited from the Cowboys upsetting the Buccaneers. With the win and Tampa Bay’s loss, the Falcons regained the NFC South lead, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/view/playoff" rel="noopener">holding the tiebreaker</a> due to their head-to-head advantage, according to ESPN.</p><h2><b>5. Minnesota Vikings (13-2, 2nd in NFC North)</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-sam-darnold-makes-history-heroic-performance-seahawks">Sam Darnold continued to shine</a> and strengthen his MVP candidacy after leading the Vikings to a hard-fought victory in a hostile environment in Week 16. Minnesota edged out the Seahawks 27-24, with Darnold delivering a clutch go-ahead touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson. The Vikings are proving to be a major contender in the NFC playoff picture.</p><h2><b>6. Green Bay Packers (11-4, 3rd in NFC North)</b></h2><p>The Packers hold onto the No. 6 seed, with a convincing win over the Saints on Monday Night Football. With the win they clinched a spot in the NFC playoffs.</p><h2><b>7. Washington Commanders (10-5, 2nd in NFC East)</b></h2><p>The Commanders made a strong statement with a crucial <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-commanders-jayden-daniels-mindset-comeback-vs-eagles-should-fire-up-fans">comeback win over the Eagles</a> to keep their division hopes alive. Despite throwing two interceptions, Jayden Daniels lit up the scoreboard with five touchdown passes, leading Washington to a thrilling 36-33 victory over Philadelphia. The Commanders remain steady in the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoff picture, but their hopes of claiming the division crown are still alive.</p><h2><b>8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7, 2nd in NFC South)</b></h2><p>After reclaiming the NFC South a couple of weeks ago due to the Falcons’ struggles, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-most-blame-week-16-loss-cowboys">Buccaneers handed it right back to Atlanta</a>. Baker Mayfield did everything he could to keep Tampa Bay’s playoff hopes alive and push the Falcons out of the NFC picture. However, costly turnovers caused by the Cowboys’ defense proved to be the difference. Now, the Buccaneers must hope for some misfortune to befall Atlanta in the coming weeks to regain their spot.</p><h2><b>9. Seattle Seahawks (8-7, 2nd in NFC West)</b></h2><p>A Geno Smith touchdown pass to AJ Barner with just over four minutes remaining seemed poised to seal a victory for the Seahawks. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough, as the Vikings responded with a score on the ensuing drive. Seattle’s hopes were further dashed when they missed a field goal and threw an interception on their final drives. The Seahawks now find themselves needing some good fortune to secure one of the top seven seeds in the NFC playoff picture.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFC playoff picture after Falcons win, Buccaneers stumble in Week 16

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-jordan-love-inspired-ben-johnson-td-bears');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Packers QB Jordan Love inspired Ben Johnson for wild TD call vs. Bears');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/How-Jordan-Love-inspired-Ben-Johnson-for-wild-TD-call-vs.-Bears.jpg"></figure><h1>How Packers QB Jordan Love inspired Ben Johnson for wild TD call vs. Bears</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T07:50:45-08:00">December 23rd, 7:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T07:50:45-08:00">December 23rd, 7:50am</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Lions</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-ben-johnson-schools-bears-jared-goff-fake-stumble-td">Detroit Lions always have a couple of crazy trick plays</a> up their sleeve with Ben Johnson calling the plays, and Sunday was no different. The Lions executed another gimmick to perfection against the Chicago Bears when offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs pretend to trip and stumble before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jared-goff-reveals-eye-opening-preparation-behind-lions-stumble-td-vs-bears">Goff found tight end Sam LaPorta</a> for a touchdown.</p><p>Great offensive play callers get a lot of their ideas from other teams around the league, and this one was no different. As it turns out, Johnson <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43116898/detroit-lions-pull-stumble-bum-trick-play-victory" rel="noopener">got the idea for this play call</a>, called “stumble bum,” from Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love last season, according to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard.</p><p>“Sunday’s trickery was inspired by a play Johnson saw of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love actually dropping a snap against Chicago before recovering the ball to pull off a big, 37-yard completion to tight end Luke Musgrave on Sept. 10, 2023,” Woodyard wrote. “The pivotal fourth-quarter play led to a 38-20 victory against the Bears last season.”</p><p>As it turns out, the <a href="https://x.com/HoggNFL/status/1871017105362940307" rel="noopener">similarities between the two plays</a> are uncanny.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It was brought to my attention that Ben Johnson &amp; the Lions probably did the fake fumble play because of the tape they saw last year of Jordan Love fumbling the snap and finding a wide open Luke Musgrave <a href="https://t.co/cxQwUig6Qi">pic.twitter.com/cxQwUig6Qi</a></p><p>— Hogg (@HoggNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoggNFL/status/1871017105362940307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Johnson has come up with a new, creative wrinkle seemingly every single week for this Lions offense, leading them to become one of the best units in the NFL. That creativity is one of the reasons that the Lions are at the top of the NFC and Johnson is a leading head coaching candidate once again heading into this offseason.</p><h2><b>Packers trying to keep pace with Vikings on MNF vs. Saints</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jordan-Love-2.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Packers are out of the race for the NFC North crown despite coming into Monday night’s matchup with the New Orleans Saints at 10-4. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions both moved to 13-2</a> on Sunday, so the Packers will be battling for Wild Card position over the next few games.</p><p>It looks like Green Bay is likely locked into the No. 6 seed in the playoffs, where it will likely play against the Los Angeles Rams in the wild crd round, but the Packers also still have a path to getting up to No. 5. Assuming the Packers can get a win over the Saints on Monday night, they will get a shot at the Vikings in Week 17 with a chance to cut that deficit to just one game. If the Packers can get a win in that one and get another win in Week 18, while the Vikings take another loss, they can move up to No. 5.</p><p>The Packers will be favored in a potential wild card matchup on the road no matter who they end up playing against, and they have been battle tested in one of the best divisions in football all season long. When things heat up in the Divisional Round, the going is going to get tough, but this <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-cant-underestimate-saints-mnf-clash-playoff-chase">Green Bay team has established itself</a> as a Super Bowl contender with just a few weeks until the playoffs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Packers QB Jordan Love inspired Ben Johnson for wild TD call vs. Bears

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/wwes-seth-rollins-unsuccessfully-hypes-up-bears-before-lions-loss');   ga('set', 'title', 'WWE’s Seth Rollins unsuccessfully hypes up Bears before Lions loss');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WWE-star-Seth-Rollins-unsuccessfully-hypes-up-Bears-before-Lions-loss-1.jpg"></figure><h1>WWE’s Seth Rollins unsuccessfully hypes up Bears before Lions loss</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T07:11:04-08:00">December 23rd, 7:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T07:11:04-08:00">December 23rd, 7:11am</time><address><a>Andrew Korpan</a>Andrew Korpan is the lead entertainment editor and film critic for ClutchPoints. He's also an award-winning author and Ken Jeong's best friend.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite his best efforts, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wwe-star-seth-rollins-reaction-to-bears-hail-mary-loss">WWE star Seth Rollins</a> couldn’t hype the Chicago Bears up enough to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-detroit-makes-history-dominant-win-bears">beat the Detroit Lions</a>.</p><p>The Visionary was at the Beats game and worked the crowd before the game started. “Let’s go Bears!” he kept chanting along with the crowd.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Can always count on <a href="https://twitter.com/WWERollins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWERollins</a> to bring the energy 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JJNkMRj3p9">pic.twitter.com/JJNkMRj3p9</a></p><p>— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1870903225425240365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Unfortunately, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-caleb-williams-feat-shows-bad-qb-play">Bears did not overcome</a> the Lions as they fell to 4-11 on the season. They are currently in last place in the NFC North.</p><h2><b>The Bears’ heartbreaking loss to the Lions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Caleb-Williams-running-vs.-Lions.jpg"><figcaption>Audrey Richardson / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><p>On December 22, 2024, the Lions defeated the Bears, 34-17. Lions quarterback Jared Goff had another clean game, throwing for 336 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Running back Jahmyr Gibbs also had another good game. He rushed for 109 yards on 23 carries and a score. He also caught four passes for 45 yards.</p><p>Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams also had a good game. But it was not enough to beat their division rivals. Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 34 yards on the ground.</p><p>However, his fumbles were costly. Williams fumbled the ball twice and lost one of them. The Bears had two total turnovers in the game while the Lions had none.</p><h2><b>Seth Rollins’ WWE career</b></h2><p>Since joining WWE in 2012 as a part of the Shield, Rollins has become one of the company’s top stars. He eventually turned on the Shield in 2014, joining the villainous Authority stable.</p><p>As a part of the Authority, Rollins won the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. He would later cash in his championship match at WrestleMania 31 while former Shield stablemate Roman Reigns faced Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.</p><p>He would hold onto the championship for 220 days. Rollins had to vacate the championship due to injury and was on the shelf for several months.</p><p>In the subsequent years, Rollins has won several more world championships. He became the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion in 2023, winning a tournament to be crowned the first of the newly-introduced championship.</p><p>His title reign lasted over r300 days. During his reign as the top champion on Monday Night RAW, Rollins had successful title defenses against the likes of Drew McIntyre, Finn Bálor, Sami Zayn, Bron Brakker, and Shinsuke Nakamura.</p><p>It ended at WrestleMania XL when Rollins lost to McIntyre. He then took an extended hiatus from WWE to recover from injuries. He also main evented the first night of WrestleMania XL, teaming with Cody Rhodes to take on Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.</p><p>Rollins is currently in a feud with CM Punk. WWE fans have been waiting years for the feud to come to fruition. They are set to have their first singles match of the feud when RAW debuts on Netflix on January 6, 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

WWE’s Seth Rollins unsuccessfully hypes up Bears before Lions loss

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lions-qb-jared-goff-joins-elite-tom-brady-peyton-manning-group-after-bears-win');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lions QB Jared Goff joins elite Tom Brady, Peyton Manning group after Bears win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lions-news-Jared-Goff-joins-elite-Tom-Brady-Peyton-Manning-group-after-Bears-win.jpg"></figure><h1>Lions QB Jared Goff joins elite Tom Brady, Peyton Manning group after Bears win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T19:23:23-08:00">December 22nd, 7:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T20:38:35-08:00">December 22nd, 8:38pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Sunday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jared-goff-reveals-eye-opening-preparation-behind-lions-stumble-td-vs-bears">Jared Goff added another accolade to his impressive 2024 campaign</a>. Following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-record-setting-win-bears">Detroit Lions’ dominant 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears</a>, Goff became just the third quarterback in NFL history to achieve a 13+ win season with multiple franchises. He <a href="https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB/status/1870941780352680354" rel="noopener">joins an elite group</a> consisting of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.</p><p>“Jared Goff is the 3rd QB with a 13+ win season for multiple franchises in NFL history, Goff joins Peyton Manning + Tom Brady.” The 33rd Team noted on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-detroit-makes-history-dominant-win-bears">Lions’ 13th win of the season set a new franchise record</a>, underscoring the team’s exceptional year. Goff, who previously achieved a 13-win season with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, has seamlessly transitioned into the leader of Detroit’s high-powered offense.</p><p>Against the Bears, Goff delivered another stellar performance, completing <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-run-fake-fumble-to-perfection-fool-bears-in-blowout-for-franchise-record-13th-win-203519383.html" rel="noopener">23-of-32 passes for 336 yards</a>, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His precision passing included an 82-yard touchdown bomb to Jameson Williams, who finished the day with five receptions for 143 yards and a score.</p><h2><b>The Lions take down the Bears after a roaring victory</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jared-Goff_69a854.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Lions’ offense, which leads the NFL in scoring, piled up 474 total yards despite missing injured running back David Montgomery. Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs stepped up in the backfield, amassing 154 total yards and a touchdown. While Goff’s strong arm and decision-making drove the Lions’ success, the team also showcased its creative play-calling. A brilliantly executed trick play resulted in a touchdown pass to tight end Sam LaPorta.</p><p>Goff feigned a stumble after taking the snap, selling a fake fumble that drew Chicago’s defense out of position. By the time the Bears realized the deception, LaPorta had broken free, and Goff connected with him for a wide-open touchdown.</p><p>“Our coaches do a great job seeing tendencies,” LaPorta said postgame. “We noticed the defense reacted heavily to a fumble, so we used that to our advantage.”</p><p>With the win, the Lions improved to 13-2 and maintained their hold on first place in the NFC. They are in a tight race for the conference’s No. 1 seed with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. Detroit’s defense, missing key players like Aidan Hutchinson and Carlton Davis III, allowed 382 yards to the Bears.</p><p>Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had one of his best games for Chicago, throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Despite some defensive concerns, Detroit’s potent offense once again proved too much for its opponent. As the postseason nears, Goff and the Lions continue to demonstrate their championship potential. With his name now alongside Brady and Manning, Goff has cemented his place in NFL history while leading Detroit on a record-setting path.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lions QB Jared Goff joins elite Tom Brady, Peyton Manning group after Bears win

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jared-goff-reveals-eye-opening-preparation-behind-lions-stumble-td-vs-bears');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jared Goff reveals eye-opening preparation behind Lions stumble TD vs Bears');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jared-Goff-reveals-eye-opening-preperation-behind-stumble-TD-vs-Bears.jpg"></figure><h1>Jared Goff reveals eye-opening preparation behind Lions stumble TD vs Bears</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T17:13:59-08:00">December 22nd, 5:13pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T17:13:59-08:00">December 22nd, 5:13pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-record-setting-win-bears">Detroit Lions are on fire, and their offensive creativity was on full display</a> in Sunday’s 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears. A perfectly executed trick play resulted in a touchdown, highlighting the Lions’ dominance and innovative play-calling under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.</p><p>The play started innocuously enough, with quarterback Jared Goff taking the snap on first-and-10 from Chicago’s 21-yard line. Then the drama unfolded. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-ben-johnson-schools-bears-jared-goff-fake-stumble-td">Goff stumbled forward, appearing to fumble</a> as running back Jahmyr Gibbs mimicked a botched handoff. The chaos triggered shouts of “ball, ball” and “fumble, fumble” from the Bears’ defense. But it was all an elaborate act.</p><p>Goff never lost control of the ball. As the Bears defenders converged to recover the supposed fumble, tight end Sam LaPorta broke free downfield. Goff turned and launched a perfect pass to LaPorta, who was wide open in the end zone.</p><p>After the game, Goff <a href="https://x.com/nolanbianchi/status/1870947457917706281" rel="noopener">detailed the clever design</a>: “Ben Johnson asked me if I could actually fumble on purpose, and I suggested we just fake a fumble instead,” he shared, via Nolan Bianchi on X, formerly Twitter.</p><h2><b>The Lions blowout the Bears on Sunday as they keep it rolling</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jared-Goff_69a854.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>LaPorta credited the coaching staff for their attention to detail: “Our coaches do a great job seeing tendencies. A couple of weeks ago, they noticed on film that the defense reacted heavily to a fumble, so we used that to our advantage.”</p><p>The touchdown extended Detroit’s lead to 34-14 early in the third quarter and cemented their victory, improving their record to a franchise-best 13-2. Goff continued his stellar season, completing 23 of 32 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. He also connected on an <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-winners-and-losers-bears-embarrass-themselves-again-who-will-coach-this-mess-in-2025-212519239.html" rel="noopener">82-yard touchdown</a> to Jameson Williams, who finished with five receptions for 143 yards and a score.</p><p>With running back David Montgomery sidelined, Gibbs stepped up in the No. 1 role, racking up 154 total yards and a touchdown. The Lions’ offense amassed 474 total yards, maintaining their spot as the NFL’s highest-scoring unit. While the Lions offense was nearly unstoppable, the defense showed vulnerabilities.</p><p>The unit, missing starters like Aidan Hutchinson and cornerbacks Khalil Dorsey and Carlton Davis III, allowed 382 yards to Chicago. Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had one of his best games, throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Despite these concerns, the Lions have solidified their position atop the NFC standings. They’re in a fierce race for the No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye with the Eagles and Vikings, both close behind.</p><p>The Lions’ 13th win is a testament to their balanced attack and coaching creativity. As the postseason looms, the team will need to address its defensive inconsistencies. But for now, Detroit fans can celebrate a historic season led by one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jared Goff reveals eye-opening preparation behind Lions stumble TD vs Bears

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As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-detroit-makes-history-dominant-win-bears">set Detroit Lions franchise history</a>, Dan Campbell had a <a href="https://x.com/E_Woodyard/status/1870942930690818527" rel="noopener">similar mentality</a> to Kobe Bryant after Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard on X.</p><p>“I was proud of your guys that bounced back,” Campbell said following the Lions’ record-setting win over the Bears. “I knew they would. Look, it takes a special group of guys— emotionally, physically, psychologically— to bounce back after a toss loss, especially when you haven’t lost in a while. I told the guys that I did know that that was a team record, a franchise record, 13 wins, has never been done.</p><p>“And I told them, one day we’ll be able to look back and enjoy that, but not yet. It’s not the time. We’ve got our work cut out for us next week, San Francisco on the road. Very good team. But, as far as today, we did what we had to do. We got two takeaways and turned those into 10 points. We got up on them early and really were able to control the game. I think we played that game the right way. So, it was a good job.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lions</a> HC Dan Campbell knew that 13 wins was the best mark in franchise history, but says it’s not the time to celebrate just yet. <a href="https://t.co/mc3IK8sKXw">pic.twitter.com/mc3IK8sKXw</a></p><p>— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) <a href="https://twitter.com/E_Woodyard/status/1870942930690818527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-delivers-nsfw-radio-rant-after-brutal-injuries-bills-loss">Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15</a> in a back-and-forth battle, Campbell’s team could’ve rolled over and had people feel bad for them. With the number of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-can-build-an-entire-defense-off-injured-players">injuries the Lions have faced</a>, most people wouldn’t bat an eye at this team crumbling. However, Campbell isn’t programmed to think that way.</p><h2><b>Dan Campbell wanted Lions to return to ‘Detroit football’ in record-setting win</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dan-Campbell-talking-to-an-official.jpg"><figcaption>© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Following the win, Campbell explained to reporters that he had <a href="https://x.com/BradGalli/status/1870949099241181304" rel="noopener">two goals for his team</a> on Sunday, and both were accomplished, per Brad Galli on X.</p><p>“The two most important things for me was I wanted to see us play Detroit football, and I wanted to win,” Campbell said. “That was it. I didn’t give no other stipulations. Now, we have all the keys to victory and all that, but basically, I just wanted to see our identity take shape, and I wanted to win this game. And we did that, so now we’re back on our feet.”</p><p>While they aren’t celebrating it yet, setting the franchise record of wins in a season with all that this team has persevered is a display of how <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-kevin-oconnell-makes-pick-nfl-coach-year">well-coached the Lions are</a>.</p><p>Though it wasn’t a strong start for Campbell in Detroit, posting a 3-13-1 record in his first season, he’s done an incredible job of turning this team into one of the powerhouses of the NFC.</p><p>And with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson possibly leaving after this season for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-how-ben-johnson-feels-about-bears-head-coach-opening">his own head coaching job</a>, it’s Super Bowl or bust for the Lions in 2024.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lions’ Dan Campbell breaks silence on record-setting win vs. Bears

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lions-news-detroit-makes-history-dominant-win-bears');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lions make history with dominant win over Bears');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Detroit-makes-history-with-dominant-win-over-Bears.jpg"></figure><h1>Lions make history with dominant win over Bears</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T13:33:11-08:00">December 22nd, 1:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T13:33:11-08:00">December 22nd, 1:33pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Lions</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Lions have been on a mission in 2024 and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-ben-johnson-schools-bears-jared-goff-fake-stumble-td">continued their torrid stretch with a lopsided win</a> over the Chicago Bears in Week 16. In the process, the Lions continued to make franchise history.</p><p>With their 34-17 victory, Detroit moved to 13-2 on the season. <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1870937702537040223" rel="noopener">It’s the first time</a> in Lions’ franchise history that they have won 13 games in a season, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. They’ll have an opportunity to elongate their franchise record over the final two weeks of the season.</p><p>The Lions were in control of the game from the first whistle to the last. They got out to a 13-0 lead after the first quarter on the back of a Jahmyr Gibbs touchdown run and two field goals. Detroit then opened things up when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-jared-goff-jameson-williams-already-dancing-on-bears-grave-with-82-yard-td">Jared Goff found Jameson Williams for an explosive 82-yard touchdown grab</a>.</p><p>Chicago battled back, scoring two touchdowns in the second quarter. But Goff evened the score by finding Amon-Ra St. Brown for an eight-yard touchdown. His third touchdown pass came in the fourth quarter, 21-yards to tight end Sam LaPorta. The Bears only matched with a field goal before both teams went scoreless in the fourth.</p><p>Alongside his three touchdown passes, Goff completed 22-of-32 passes for 226 yards. Gibbs gained 109 yards on the ground with his score as the Lions had 475 yards of total offense. Detroit did allow Chicago to gain 382 yards of offense. But their offensive explosion in the first half was too much for the Bears to overcome.</p><p>The Lions will now prepare for a Week 17 battle against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Detroit has been snake bitten by injuries to key players on both sides of the ball. Still, they’ve proven they still have more than enough talent to win football games.</p><p>Their victory over the Bears helped the Lions set a new franchise record. But as the playoffs approach, things will only become more difficult for Detroit as they try to become legendary.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lions make history with dominant win over Bears

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lions-news-ben-johnson-schools-bears-jared-goff-fake-stumble-td');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lions’ Ben Johnson schools Bears with Jared Goff fake stumble TD');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lions-news-Ben-Johnson-schools-Bears-with-Jared-Goff-fake-stumble-TD.jpg"></figure><h1>Lions’ Ben Johnson schools Bears with Jared Goff fake stumble TD</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T12:52:53-08:00">December 22nd, 12:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T12:52:53-08:00">December 22nd, 12:52pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-gives-coaching-staff-flowers">top offensive minds in the NFL</a>, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson went back into his bag of tricks against the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-vs-bears-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">Chicago Bears in Week 16</a>. Early into the third quarter against the Bears, Lions quarterback Jared Goff connected with a wide-open Sam LaPorta for a touchdown after faking to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1870922836405047391" rel="noopener">stumble on a play action</a> to Jahmyr Gibbs. LaPorta was wide open with the Bears’ defense confused, and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-jared-goff-jameson-williams-already-dancing-on-bears-grave-with-82-yard-td">Lions continued their Week 16 rout</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This was planned.<br>Ben Johnson is intentional. <a href="https://t.co/OBGo0pRA5q">pic.twitter.com/OBGo0pRA5q</a></p><p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1870922836405047391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In real-time, it looked like Goff and Gibbs might’ve miscommunicated, but after the play resulted in a touchdown, it was clear what Johnson and the Lions’ offense did.</p><p>It was an incredible play design, proving why so many teams— including the Bears— are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-how-ben-johnson-feels-about-bears-head-coach-opening">interested in Johnson as their next head coach</a>.</p><h2><b>Lions OC Ben Johnson showing out in possible Bears HC interview</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ben-Johnson_6d5c61.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Once the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-fire-matt-eberflus-following-lions-disaster">Bears fired Matt Eberflus</a> after playing the Lions on Thanksgiving, it was clear their eyes were set on evaluating candidates for the upcoming season, including Johnson.</p><p>And with the Lions’ play-caller entering his third offseason as a potential head coach candidate, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-adam-schefter-speculates-on-ben-johnson-bears-interest">many have linked Johnson to the Bears</a>.</p><p>It’s a fit that makes sense as equally as it doesn’t.</p><p>Would Johnson want to work under owners such as the McCaskey’s, who’ve continuously made the Bears a laughing stock with poor decision-making? Would Johnson want to stay within the NFC North after leaving the Lions? Both of those questions appear to be why Johnson wouldn’t want to make the move to Chicago.</p><p>However, on the other hand, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-ben-johnson-caleb-williams-endorsement-hc-rumors">Johnson would have Caleb Williams</a> at his disposal, a rookie quarterback who’s eclipsed NFL history in his first season. Not only has Williams set history in his rookie season, but he’s done it on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-ripped-nfl-analyst-caleb-williams-mismanagement">dysfunctional Bears team</a> that’s done almost everything they could to hold him back.</p><p>At the end of the day, Johnson and the Lions offense showed out in what could be seen as an interview for Detroit’s offensive coordinator.</p><p>And after one of the most impressive trick plays of the season, Johnson’s Week 16 performance as a play-caller should’ve jumped him to the top of the Bears’ coach list.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lions’ Ben Johnson schools Bears with Jared Goff fake stumble TD

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lions-news-jared-goff-jameson-williams-already-dancing-on-bears-grave-with-82-yard-td');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lions’ Jared Goff, Jameson Williams already dancing on Bears’ grave with 82-yard TD');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lions-news-Jared-Goff-Jameson-Williams-already-dancing-on-Bears-grave-with-82-yard-TD.jpg"></figure><h1>Lions’ Jared Goff, Jameson Williams already dancing on Bears’ grave with 82-yard TD</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T11:26:17-08:00">December 22nd, 11:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T11:28:15-08:00">December 22nd, 11:28am</time><address><a>Michael Whitaker</a>Michael Whitaker is an experienced NHL and NFL writer and also covers local Detroit sports for Bally Sports Detroit. He has a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-weighs-in-optimistic-david-montgomery-injury-update">Detroit Lions are the most injury-riddled team</a> in the National Football League, they’re having no problem<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-caleb-williams-protector-injury-update-lions"> imposing their will on the Chicago Bears</a> on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.</p><p>As the two rivals approach halftime, the Lions <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671868/lions-bears" rel="noopener">built up a comfortable 20-0 lead</a> thanks to scoring on their first four offensive possessions. And their latest trip to the end zone was a thing of beauty, as quarterback Jared Goff found receiver Jameson Williams with an 82-yard bomb of a pass:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">JARED GOFF TO JAMESON WILLIAMS. 82-YARD TOUCHDOWN.</p><p>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DETvsCHI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DETvsCHI</a> on FOX<br>📱: <a href="https://t.co/waVpO909ge">https://t.co/waVpO909ge</a> <a href="https://t.co/x2g80Yw1vV">pic.twitter.com/x2g80Yw1vV</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1870904827733229695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Lions currently lead the Bears, 27-7. If they ultimately pick up the win, their record will improve to 13-2, while the Bears will drop to a frustrating 4-11.</p><h2><b>The injury list for the Lions is extensive </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lions-Aidan-Hutchinson-being-carted-off-against-the-Cowboys.jpg"><figcaption>© Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Lions recently were forced to add David Montgomery, Carlton Davis, and Alim McNeill to their extensive list of injuries; McNeill and Montgomery are expected to miss the remainder of the season.</p><p>But despite the extensive injury list, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-delivers-nsfw-radio-rant-after-brutal-injuries-bills-loss">Lions head coach Dan Campbell was in no mood</a> to allow others to feel sorry for him and his team, delivering an impassioned and NSFW speech during a radio interview earlier this week.</p><p>“What happens is you get used to eating filet — and I’m talking all of us — and everything’s good,” the impassioned Campbell said. “Life’s good, but you forgot what it’s like when you had nothing and you ate your f****** molded bread.”</p><p>“And I don’t give a crap whether we gotta win by one point for the rest of the year, that’s what we’re going to do,” Campbell added. “And I’m going to be happy about it. We come out of the game with 50 yards of total offense and we win by one? You’re going to see smiles on my face. I promise you.</p><p>“If it’s the other way, defensively we give up 700 yards and we win by one point, you’re going to see a f****** smile from my ear to ear, alright? I can promise you. So we’re going to find a way, and we’re going to get it done.”</p><p>Following Sunday’s game, the Lions will face the San Fransisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings before the postseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lions’ Jared Goff, Jameson Williams already dancing on Bears’ grave with 82-yard TD

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As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After the Chicago Bears’ <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-caleb-williams-week-16-injury-report">Friday injury report revealed a banged-up offensive line</a> protecting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, Saturday’s news isn’t much better. While he wasn’t on the injury report all week, backup center and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-fans-shambles-embarrassing-blunder">part-time fullback Doug Kramer</a> was <a href="https://x.com/BearsPR/status/1870639076619272507" rel="noopener">downgraded from questionable to doubtful</a> for Sunday’s matchup against the Lions, per the Bears Communications account on X.</p><p>Following Saturday’s update, starting offensive linemen Teven Jenkins and Braxton Jones remain questionable, as nothing changed with their Week 16 status.</p><p>However, with their offensive line battling injuries, depth in the trenches has become a genuine problem for the Bears.</p><p>Though Jenkins and Jones could play on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-vs-bears-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">Sunday against the Detroit Lions</a>, Kramer’s doubtful status gives little reason to believe he’ll be on the field in Week 16.</p><h2><b>Bears QB Caleb Williams’ health at risk vs. Lions after Doug Kramer’s injury update</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Doug-Kramer_6ab974.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings, third-round rookie Kiran Amegadjie made his NFL debut, starting for the injured Jones at left tackle. While Amegadjie has stepped in during games here and there, he had never started an NFL game before Week 15.</p><p>And the Vikings exposed his lack of experience.</p><p>Amegadjie was responsible for four penalties, adding four pressures, three hurries, and a sack to his <a href="https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2024/REGPO/kiran-amegadjie/151121/offense-blocking">first-ever start</a> in the NFL, per PFF.</p><p>Now, with Kramer potentially out against the Lions, not much changes since he’s a backup. But with the Bears’ offensive line dropping like flies, they must get healthy fast.</p><p>Chicago’s rookie quarterback has been sacked a league-leading 58 times for 402 yards, showing he’s been through a lot in his first season in the NFL.</p><p>And against a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-can-build-an-entire-defense-off-injured-players">Lions team that’s more injured than any team</a> in the league, Williams hopes to get some of his starting offensive linemen back on the field to keep him protected.</p><p>If they don’t, Williams could be in for a rude awakening on Sunday against the Lions.</p><p>Though the Bears have a 0% chance of making the playoffs, the rest of this season for Williams is about staying healthy and continuing to improve as an NFL quarterback.</p><p>His rookie season hasn’t gone perfectly, but with consistent improvement amid everything that’s gone on in 2024 with the Bears, it could’ve gone much worse.</p><p>With a battered offensive line in front of him in Week 16, it could be a long Sunday afternoon for Williams if Jones and Jenkins don’t get cleared for action.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bears’ Caleb Williams protector gets brutal injury update before Lions clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bears-news-caleb-williams-week-16-injury-report');   ga('set', 'title', 'Caleb Williams won’t like Bears’ latest Week 16 injury report');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bears-news-Caleb-Williams-wont-like-Chicagos-latest-Week-16-injury-report.jpg"></figure><h1>Caleb Williams won’t like Bears’ latest Week 16 injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T18:09:41-08:00">December 20th, 6:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T18:09:41-08:00">December 20th, 6:09pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After being selected with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/meet-caleb-williams-the-bears-no-1-pick-in-2024-nfl-draft">No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft</a>, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has been through the wringer. Through just 14 games in his young NFL career, Williams has been sacked a league-leading 65 times. And, considering the <a href="https://x.com/BearsPR/status/1870186495577076077" rel="noopener">health of the offensive line</a> as noted in the Bears’ Friday injury report, Williams could be in trouble against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bears</a> Friday Injury Report <a href="https://t.co/1qLUDWLqsV">pic.twitter.com/1qLUDWLqsV</a></p><p>— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearsPR/status/1870186495577076077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>With Ryan Bates ruled out due to a concussion already, the Bears could be without two more offensive linemen in their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-vs-bears-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">Week 16 battle against the Lions</a>.</p><p>Interior offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday while a limited participant on Friday. However, the team lists him as questionable, as Jenkins has a chance to play on Sunday.</p><p>After missing Week 15 with a concussion, Braxton Jones appears to have healed enough from his concussion, as the third-year left tackle was a full participant on Thursday and Friday after not practicing on Wednesday.</p><h2><b>Bears QB Caleb Williams nearing rookie sack record</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Caleb-Williams-1-1.jpg"><figcaption>David Reginek-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Throughout NFL history, the most times a rookie quarterback has been sacked in a season was in 2002, when David Carr got sacked 76 times with the Houston Texans.</p><p>However, after <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/caleb-williams-happy-with-win-despite-debut-struggles-i-don-t-care-about-stats" rel="noopener">already breaking one of Carr’s records</a> in his rookie season, Williams could break another with just three games remaining in the 2024 regular season.</p><p>It would take quite a poor performance in the last three games of the season to break Carr’s record. But, if the Bears’ offensive line continues to get banged up, it was evident against the Vikings that they have an alarming lack of depth in the trenches.</p><p>With Jones missing Week 15 against the Vikings, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-2024-nfl-draft-grades-for-every-pick">third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie</a> got called upon. And his NFL debut was rough.</p><p>In Week 15, Amegadjie allowed four pressures, three hurries, and a sack, making for a <a href="https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2024/REG/player/151121/offense-blocking" rel="noopener">forgettable rookie debut</a> with the Bears, per PFF.</p><p>After the Bears drafted him, Amegadjie had a viral clip saying he wouldn’t let anyone touch Williams.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/Ng3MbrUk68">pic.twitter.com/Ng3MbrUk68</a></p><p>— No Context Chicago Bears 🐻 (@BearsNoContext) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearsNoContext/status/1868827696064794728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>However, after just one start, that method was put to the test and failed miserably.</p><p>With Jones and Jenkins hopeful to play in Week 16 after Friday’s injury report, Williams might be able to avoid taking a record-setting amount of sacks in his rookie season with the Bears.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Caleb Williams won’t like Bears’ latest Week 16 injury report

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As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears’ running back room was running on fumes. D’Andre Swift and Travis Homer were the only two running backs to play, with Swift logging 46 offensive snaps (69%) and Homer seeing the field for 17 (25%). Now, receiver DJ Moore also saw time in the backfield, as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-chicago-offense-2-concerning-injury-updates-mnf-vikings">Bears desperately needed a running back</a> against the Vikings. Now, against the Detroit Lions in Week 16, the Bears could be getting <a href="https://x.com/NicholasMoreano/status/1870202061175840848" rel="noopener">reinforcements at the running back</a> position by the name of Roschon Johnson, per Nicholas Moreano on X.</p><p>“Roschon Johnson told me he has not officially cleared concussion protocol, but he does expect to play on Sunday against the Lions,” Moreano wrote. “He was a full participant this week in practice.”</p><p>After missing two weeks with a concussion, Johnson cleared the NFL concussion protocol after logging three consecutive full practices in a row.</p><p>And with Homer not expected to play on Sunday with a hamstring injury, Johnson’s return is coming at a perfect time to end the season right.</p><h2><b>Bears RB Roschon Johnson clears concussion protocol before Week 16 vs. Lions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Roschon-Johnson.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Since being drafted in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/as-violent-as-they-come-bears-coach-hypes-bijan-robinson-teammate-nfl-draft-pick">fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft</a>, Johnson has manned the power back role for the Bears.</p><p>Playing second fiddle <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/roschon-is-a-god-bijan-robinsons-comments-ex-teammate-bears-draft-pick-will-hype-up-chicago-fans">behind Bijan Robinson at Texas</a>, Johnson wasn’t viewed as a top back entering the league in 2023. However, after 26 games for the Bears, his role is cemented as the team’s bruiser, considering his tough running style.</p><p>Swift isn’t the type of back you use on<a href="https://x.com/Ihartitz/status/1851272215431377334" rel="noopener"> short-yardage situations</a> against a stacked-box defense. Instead, that’s when Johnson’s name should get called, as he’s shown time and time again that he can usually break through a congested line of scrimmage and either score a short-yardage touchdown or first-down conversion.</p><p>Johnson has found the endzone more in 2024 than in his rookie season (2), scoring six touchdowns with three games left on the schedule.</p><p>And while he’s rushed short of 200 yards this season, he’s at least coming up big on goal-line runs aimed for the endzone.</p><p>As the Bears’ power back, he pairs well with Swift. When the Bears need a big chunk play, maybe even a screen, Swift is the guy. However, in short-yardage situations, Swift has consistently fallen flat when asked to do what Johnson does so effortlessly.</p><p>So, having both running backs healthy for the Lions on Sunday is a good sign for a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-how-a-rattled-caleb-williams-is-key-factor-struggling-bears-offense">Bears offense that’s struggled</a> in 2024.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
2.9	37.6	0	67

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
2.9	37.6	0	67

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Lions make history with dominant win over Bears

• Lions’ Ben Johnson schools Bears with Jared Goff fake stumble TD

• Lions’ Jared Goff, Jameson Williams already dancing on Bears’ grave with 82-yard TD

• Bears’ Caleb Williams protector gets brutal injury update before Lions clash

• Caleb Williams won’t like Bears’ latest Week 16 injury report

• Bears’ running back room gets optimistic injury update vs. Lions

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