In Week 12, the Bears got an important win against the Minnesota Vikings – it was the first divisional win of the Matt Eberflus era and the Bears’ first NFC North win since 2021.  

After the big win, the Bears had a bye in Week 13. Now, with a record of 4-8, Chicago enters its final stretch of the season and starts with a tough opponent: the Detroit Lions. 

Detroit is 9-3 and is coming off a win against the New Orleans Saints, winning 33-28. The Bears played the Lions on November 19 at Ford Field, where they were defeated 31-26 after 2 two touchdowns in the final 5 minutes. Chicago was ahead for most of the game but could not hold on. Now, at Soldier Field and a divisional win under their belt, they have the chance to redeem themselves. 

Marquee Sports Network has all the coverage to get you ready for Round 2 of Bears-Lions. Here’s what to look out for throughout the week: 

Bear Essentials 

Premieres Tuesday at 5 PM

This week on Bear Essentials, Dan Hampton and Tom Thayer join Cole Wright to discuss what went right for the Bears in their win over the Vikings, what Chicago needs to do to have a successful finish and a preview of Sunday’s matchup against the Lions. Tune in for reactions to the Bears’ first divisional win since 2021 along with what to look out for during December. 

Bears Den 

Premieres Thursday at 5 PM

Tom Waddle sits down with Taylor McGregor on the newest episode of Bears Den for initial reactions to the latest Bears news and a preview of Sunday’s bout against Detroit. Waddle and McGregor discuss how the Bears got it done against the Minnesota Vikings and what they need to do the second time around against the Lions. 

The Official Bears Postgame Live presented by United Airlines 

Premieres after Bears-Lions (12:00 PM kickoff) 

Immediately after Bears-Lions, tune into Marquee Sports Network for The Official Bears Postgame Live presented by United Airlines. Join Cole Wright, Jim Miller and Henry Burris for initial reactions from the game, soundbites from head coach Matt Eberflus and exclusive on-site player interviews with Jeff Joniak, along with a preview of the Bears’ matchup in Cleveland against the Browns on December 17.