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Bears’ game-day roster for Week 17 vs. Lions

Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster and heading into their Week 17 game vs. Lions.

The Chicago Bears (3-12) will battle the Detroit Lions (7-8) on New Year’s Day, where Chicago is looking to get back in the win column after losing their last eight games.

The Bears are 6-point road underdogs heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Lions, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Chicago activated lineacbker DeMarquis Gates and cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday’s matchup.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster and practice squad and heading into their Week 17 game:

NFL Week 17 TV coverage maps

There’s a full slate of action Sunday on CBS and FOX. Here’s a look at the Week 17 TV coverage maps.

Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off Thursday with the Dallas Cowboys defeating the Tennessee Titans, 27-13. But there’s still plenty of action to come this weekend.

Before Sunday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, and Monday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, there’s a full slate of games Sunday on CBS and FOX.

Here’s a look at the broadcast maps for Week 17 (courtesy of 506 Sports).

Bears vs. Lions: How to watch, listen and stream Week 17 game

The Bears will face the Lions on New Year’s Day. Here’s how to watch, listen and stream the Week 17 game.

The Chicago Bears (3-12) will battle the Detroit Lions (7-8) on New Year’s Day, where Chicago is looking to break their eight-game losing streak.

But they’ll face a challenge against a Lions team fighting for their playoff lives. Meanwhile, the Bears are contending for a top-two draft pick — with the chance to land the No. 1 overall selection.

Here’s how you can tune into the Week 17 matchup on Sunday:

Game Information

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions

Date: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023

Time: 12 p.m. CT

Location: Ford Field (Detroit, Mich.)

Television

FOX

Announcers

Kenny Albert (play by play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (sideline)

Stream

FuboTV (try it for free)

Radio

WBBM 780 (Chicago)

Satellite Radio

Bears feed: XM 385

Lions feed: XM 230

Betting Odds (via Tipico Sportsbook)

  • Spread: Bears (+6)
  • Money line: Bears (+210), Lions (-250)
  • Over/Under: 52

NFL Wire Site

Lions Wire

2022 Schedule

Week Date Opponent Time (CT)
1 Sept. 11 vs. San Francisco 49ers 12:00 p.m. Tickets
2 Sept. 18 at Green Bay Packers (SNF) 7:20 p.m. Tickets
3 Sept. 25 vs. Houston Texans 12:00 p.m. Tickets
4 Oct. 2 at New York Giants 12:00 p.m. Tickets
5 Oct. 9 at Minnesota Vikings 12:00 p.m. Tickets
6 Oct. 13 vs. Washington Commanders (TNF) 7:15 p.m. Tickets
7 Oct. 24 at New England Patriots (MNF) 7:15 p.m. Tickets
8 Oct. 30 at Dallas Cowboys 12:00 p.m. Tickets
9 Nov. 6 vs. Miami Dolphins 12:00 p.m. Tickets
10 Nov. 13 vs. Detroit Lions 12:00 p.m. Tickets
11 Nov. 20 at Atlanta Falcons 12:00 p.m. Tickets
12 Nov. 27 at New York Jets 12:00 p.m. Tickets
13 Dec. 4 vs. Green Bay Packers 12:00 p.m. Tickets
14 BYE WEEK
15 Dec. 18 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 12:00 p.m. Tickets
16 Dec. 24 vs. Buffalo Bills 12:00 p.m. Tickets
17 Jan. 1 at Detroit Lions 12:00 p.m. Tickets
18 Jan. 8 vs. Minnesota Vikings TBD Tickets

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Bear Necessities: Tarik Cohen wants Chicago to get Justin Fields more weapons

Former Bears RB Tarik Cohen wants the team to get Justin Fields some help this offseason.

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been wowing everyone around the league with his impressive play despite a lack of help around him.

Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen is among them, speaking with The 3-Point Conversion, marveling at Fields’ superstar potential while also speaking for the fans when he says the team needs to get him some help this offseason.

“I just wish they would get some more weapons around him, man,” Cohen said. “Like some big names. Either out of the draft or free agency or something. He’s a crazy talented player. My last year when I was there rehabbing I got to watch him. The throws he made in practice, he really has an arm.”

Chicago will certainly have the resources to build around Fields this offseason. That includes north of $120 million in salary cap space along with eight draft picks, including a projected top-two selection (where they can land a generational defensive talent or trade back and acquire more draft capital).

Bears GM Ryan Poles has a slew of roster needs to address this offseason, especially on offense at wide receiver and offensive line. With Fields impressing despite a solid supporting cast, imagine what he could look like with other talent in place.

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Bears vs. Lions: 5 things to watch (and a prediction) for Week 17 matchup

Here’s what we’ll be watching for as the Bears face the Lions in Week 17. Plus, a final prediction.

With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft within reach, the Chicago Bears (3-12) will take on the Detroit Lions (7-8), who are playoff hopefuls in coach Dan Campbell’s second year.

The Bears will have a chance to play spoiler, giving the Lions their second consecutive loss and hurting their chances of making the playoffs. But, for second-year quarterback Justin Fields, it’s also an opportunity to improve his record against NFC North opponents and continue building excitement for 2023.

As we enter the new year, here are five things to watch in Chicago’s Week 17 matchup – and a final prediction!

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing the Bears’ Week 17 matchup with Lions Wire

Before Sunday’s game, we caught up with Lions Wire managing editor Jeff Risdon to get the scoop on the Bears’ Week 17 opponent.

The Chicago Bears (3-12) will face the Detroit Lions (7-8) on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to pull out a win on New Year’s Day.

After a 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Bears will face a pair of divisional opponents to close out the 2022 season. But they’ll be facing a Lions team with a lot more on the line than draft positioning. Detroit is fighting for a wild card spot, and they’ll need to beat Chicago to keep that hope alive.

Before the game, we caught up with managing editor Jeff Risdon of Lions Wire to get the scoop on the Bears’ Week 17 opponent.

Here are six questions with Lions Wire:

Week 17 picks: Who the experts are taking in Bears vs. Lions

The Bears will face the Lions in Week 17. Here’s how the experts feel heading into their matchup.

The Chicago Bears (3-12) are battling the Detroit Lions (7-8) on New Year’s Day, where the Bears are looking to get back in the win column and break an eight-game losing streak.

Chicago is coming off a 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills, where they kept things close for the first half before the Bills pulled away. Now, they’ll face a Detroit team competing for a playoff spot in the final two weeks.

The Bears are 6-point road underdogs against the Lions, according to Tipico Sportsbook. But what do the experts think? Here’s a look:

Full 7-round Bears 2023 mock draft: New Year’s edition!

With 2022 drawing to a close, we put together a New Year’s-inspired Bears mock draft addressing some key needs.

The Bears 2022 season isn’t over yet, but as the new year approaches, it’s time to look ahead to the 2023 NFL draft.

Chicago has plenty of roster holes and luckily has eight picks (perhaps nine with a projected compensatory seventh-round pick), giving them plenty of opportunity to fill gaps with young, cheap players, making them highly valuable.

In preparation for the upcoming draft, we put together a seven-round mock draft. In this version, the Bears draft a generational talent with the No. 2 pick that isn’t named Will Anderson Jr.. In addition, they continue to fill gaps at OL, WR, LB, CB, RB, and EDGE.

20 most memorable moments that defined the Bears in 2022

From a regime change in January to trades in October, here are the 20 moments that defined the Bears in 2022.

2022 has been quite the year for the Chicago Bears. It began with sweeping changes to the front office in January, leading to a mass exodus of veterans in March, and ultimately resulting in a team that’s battling for the No. 1 overall draft pick by the end of December.

But while the Bears entered into a rebuild in 2022, they also saw the growth of quarterback Justin Fields, who became one of the most electric players in the league.

From free agency drama to training camp holdouts, here are the 20 moments that defined the Bears in chronological order.

TV broadcast map for Bears vs. Lions in Week 17

The Bears will battle the Lions in Week 17. See if the Bears game will be on in your part of the country.

The Chicago Bears (3-12) will battle the Detroit Lions (7-8) on Sunday, where they’re looking to snap an eight-game losing streak. But they’ll have to get past a motivated Lions team.

While the Bears are trending toward a top-two draft pick, Detroit is fighting for a wild card spot in the playoffs. And with two games left on the schedule, Chicago will have two opportunities to end the season on a positive note.

Let’s see if the Bears will be on in your part of the country.

If you live in the green area of the map, you’ll be able to watch Bears-Lions locally at Noon CT on FOX (via 506sports.com).

The rest of the country will get Panthers-Buccaneers (red), Saints-Eagles (blue), Browns-Commanders (orange) and Cardinals-Falcons (pink) as part of FOX’s early slate of games.

Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma will be on the Bears-Lions call for FOX.

The Bears and Lions kick things off Sunday at Noon CT on FOX.

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