With the Bears and Lions tied at 16 late in the fourth quarter, Ben Johnson’s offense had an opportunity to take the lead for the first time all game.
Bears safety Kevin Byard III intercepted Lions quarterback Jared Goff and set Chicago's offense up at their own 26-yard line. Quickly after the takeaway, the Bears wasted the extra possession.
It started with a Caleb Williams incomplete pass, then an intentional grounding penalty and a 15-yard completion to Kyle Monangai on third-and-20. Facing a fourth-and-five at their own 31-yard line, Johnson elected to punt the football.