have one of their most difficult games of the season, squaring off against the hot Detroit Lions (-7.5) that currently sit atop the NFC North at 7-2. The Bears are larger than a touchdown underdog against their division rival but hope is not lost as Justin Fields returns after missing the last four games with a thumb injury.
To help us preview this matchup, we sat down with Ryan Mathews from Pride of Detroit to give us the skinny on the Lions and help you get set for Sunday’s showdown.
1. As two franchises that have spent time together in the depths of the NFC standings frequently over the last several years, seeing the Lions turnaround has been one that can give Bears fans hope.