Chicago Bears: Time set for Week 18 game vs. Detroit Lions

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams turns after congratulating 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy following a 42-38 49ers win Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Bears quarterback Caleb Williams turns after congratulating 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy following a 42-38 49ers win Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

By Sean Hammond | shammond@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: December 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM CST

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The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions last played in Week 2, with the Lions cruising to a 52-21 win in Bears coach Ben Johnson’s return to Ford Field.

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