By Sunday 
The Detroit Lions didn’t just bounce back on Sunday—they roared. After a shaky Week 1, Dan Campbell’s squad turned Ford Field into a showcase of dominance, dismantling the Chicago Bears 52-21 and reminding everyone why they’re still a force in the NFC North.
A Statement Game
The Lions’ offense exploded for more than 500 total yards, led by Jared Goff’s five touchdown passes. Three of those scores landed in the hands of Amon-Ra St. Brown, who put on a clinic against the Bears’ secondary. The win wasn’t just about points—it was about pride. Detroit has now beaten Chicago in six of their last seven meetings.
National Headlines Praise Detroit
Media outlets across the country didn’t hold back in highlighting the Lions’ turnaround:
- Associated Press: “Goff throws 5 TDs, 3 to St. Brown, and Lions bounce back with 52-21 win over Ben Johnson-led Bears.”
- CBS Sports: “Lions get ‘A+’ for torching Bears.”
- Chicago Tribune: “Bears allow 50-plus points for 1st time in 11 years in 52-21 loss to Detroit Lions.”
- Pro Football Talk: “Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Lions blow out the Bears.”
Even NFL insider Peter Schrager chimed in: “The NFL is the great equalizer. A week after the Lions lost and their ex coordinators were hailed as the main reasons why, the Lions respond w/ a win in which they score 50 and Johnson and Glenn lose by a combined score of 82-31.”
Payback for Ben Johnson
The game carried extra weight with former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson now on the opposing sideline as the Bears’ head coach. Detroit made sure his “welcome back” was one he won’t soon forget.
Looking Ahead
After silencing the critics and reminding the NFC North of their firepower, the Lions head into Week 3 with momentum and swagger fully restored. If Sunday was any indication, this team is far from done making noise.