Bears vs Lions: Everything you need to know for Week 17

On Sunday, the (3-12) Chicago Bears will take on the (7-8) Detroit Lions in a game that’s still quite important for both teams. The Lions are still trying to shoehorn themselves into the NFC playoff bracket, and they desperately need a win to keep their hopes alive. They are currently ninth and bunched up with four other bubble teams, and while a loss wouldn’t officially eliminate them, their chances would drastically plummet.

The Bears “need” this game for other reasons. The coaches and players all want to end their disappointing season on a high note, but a loss gets them closer to a top-three draft pick and keeps the chance at the number-one overall selection alive.

This game features two of the worst defenses in the NFL, which is why the over/under is the highest of any game this week at 52 points. With the contest taking place in the controlled environment of Ford Field, I expect a lot of scoring.

The Gambler’s Den has already aired, so check out all the latest on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel, where Jeff Berckes, Ross Read, and Erik Smith talk Week 17 prop bets, make game picks (spread and over/under), and go over all the important championship fantasy football decisions too before today’s games kick off!