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| Entering Sunday, Calvin Johnson had 7 TD receptions, a far cry from his one TD in the first eight games of 2012. He added two more today in Detroit's win in Chicago. |
Saswat Misra
In a fairly close game most of the way, the Lions outlasted
the Bears 21-19 in Soldier Field. Matt Stafford hooked up with Calvin Johnson
twice in the second half to put the game away.
Even though Josh McCown found Brandon Marshall late, a
much-needed two-point conversion attempt failed (with two chances to get it)
and the onside kick didn’t work out.
Jay Cutler started the game, but as the game progressed
Cutler suffered an ankle sprain and he wasn’t available for the final drive of
the game.
With this win and a Packers loss, the Lions have sole
possession of first place in the tight NFC North with Green Bay and Chicago one
game back. These last few games have probably been the best we’ve seen from
Stafford and Johnson as they look to increase their divisional lead even
further next week at Pittsburgh.
The Bears will be closely monitoring the Jay Cutler injury
as an apparent ankle sprain might keep him out against Baltimore next week. If
he isn’t able to go, Josh McCown will be ready as he has performed decently
well the past few games.
Final Score:
Detroit Lions – 21
Chicago Bears – 19
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