SportsLine simulated Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season 10,000 times

The Detroit Lions have established themselves as one of the top defenses in the NFL despite a host of injuries because of the group's accountability.

E verybody in the NFL is afraid of the 10-1 Detroit Lions’ offense, and for good reason. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has combined run and pass concepts to a level that wil

Ahead of a crucial matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 13 of the NFL, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff will lose a key offensive player.

▶ The Lions and Bears have previously played 19 times on Thanksgiving, with Chicago winning 11 of those matchups. Detroit, which hasn't beaten anyone on the holiday since 2016, has lost its last three Thanksgiving games against the Bears (2018, 2019 and 2021).

The NFL contenders are starting to separate from the pretenders. The Green Bay Packers (8-3) easily took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers (5-6) on Sunday and the Detroit Lions (10-1) dominated the Indianapolis Colts (5-7).

Three teams face playoff-clinching scenarios in Week 13. Here's what the Bills, Lions and Chiefs need to earn a playoff berth.

Watch eight NFL games live on Sky Sports in Week 13, including the Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders at 8pm on Black Friday before the Philadelphia Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens at 9.