Quarterbacks
Rex Grossman made many good decisions, but Joey Harrington threw game-winning TD pass and Grossman tossed interception at the end.
Edge: Lions
Running backs
Thomas Jones carried 21 times, caught six passes, accounted for 105 yards and scored two TDs. Lions rookie Kevin Jones was held to 36 yards rushing.
Edge: Bears
Receivers
David Terrell averaged 25.2 yards per catch but gave some of it back with two penalties. Rookie Roy Williams had four catches, Az-Zahir Hakim had winning score for Lions.
Edge: Lions
Offensive line
Bears didn’t run the ball consistently, giving up three sacks. Lions couldn’t run, either, but they gave Harrington time when he needed it.
Edge: Lions
Defensive line
Bears didn’t allow a run over 16 yards and kept decent pressure on Harrington. Lions had to adjust to loss of tackle Shaun Rogers for a time.
Edge: Bears
Linebackers
Lance Briggs made plays all over the field. Brian Urlacher looked more like the Urlacher of ’02 than ’03.
Edge: Bears
Defensive backs
Bracy Walker intercepted Grossman’s last pass in end zone. Bears gave up game-winning TD pass, and R.W. McQuarters’ pass-interference call led to a field goal.
Edge: Lions
Special teams
Huge edge for Lions, who blocked a field goal that Walker returned 92 yards for a TD. Justin Gage tripped on his way to punt-return TD that would have given Bears a 14-3 lead.
Edge: Lions
Coaching
Bears always said their new offense would take time to develop, but only two TDs vs. lowly Lions at home isn’t enough.
Edge. Lions
