DETROIT – The Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 34-17 Thursday in the team's annual Thanksgiving Day game. Detroit is now 35-37-2 on Thanksgiving and improved to 8-4 on the season.
After a slow start by the home team, Chicago jumped out to an early lead but the Lions quickly turned in around taking the lead in the second quarter and never looked back.
Quarterback Matt Stafford lead the way, completing 34 of 45 passed for 390 yards and two touchdowns. Calvin Johnson caught 11 of Stafford's passes, including both touchdowns, for 146 yards. Running back Joique Bell also rushed for two touchdowns and 91 yards.
The victory snaps a two game losing streak after road losses to Arizona and New England.
The Lions look to go 9-4 a week from Sunday with a home game against the 2-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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