The Detroit Lions (5-6) traveling to Illinois for a Week 13 game with the division-rival Chicago Bears (5-6).
The big news for the Lions this week was the firing of coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn. We at Lions Wire published several articles that will help fans understand where the team is at and who are the potential candidates to fill these positions in 2021.
If you missed any of those articles, here are the ones you need to know:
- 10 coaches the Lions should consider
- Candidates for the Lions general manager position
- Identifying which coach and GM’s have crossed paths over their careers
- Could Darrell Bevell win his way to a head coaching job?
- Why the Lions should pass on John Dorsey as GM
- Why the Lions need to separate the GM and Director of Football Operations positions
- Bob Quinn’s 10 worst decisions as GM
If you missed any of the action leading up to this week’s game, we have covered below, with links to all the relevant articles, sectioned off for convenience. Additionally, we’ve included everything you need to know for how to watch or listen to this week’s game.
How To Watch
When: Sunday, December 6th, at 1:00 p.m. EST
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Referee: Clay Martin
TV: FOX
Broadcast crew:
- Play-by-play: Kevin Kugler
- Color commentary: Chris Speilman
Broadcast map courtesy of 506 Sports, the Detroit Lions versus the Chicago Bears viewing audience is highlighted in Yellow.
How to listen
Detroit area radio: WJR 760 AM radio
- Announcers: Dan Miller and Lomas Brown
SIRIUS: 108 (Lions), 136 (Bears)
XM: 385 (Lions), 230 (Bears)
Betting odds
- Bears -3 points (original line was Bears -3.5)
- Over/Under 44.5 points
- Moneyline, Lions +145, Texans -175
56-percent of experts are picking the Bears to win
Lions Wire game prep podcasts
- Listen to Erik Schlitt on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast: Episode 174: Replacing Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, as well as Bears Week 13 preview
- Listen/Watch Jeff Risdon join the Detroit Lions Podcast to break down Week 13
Injury Updates
- Lions’ injury designations — Golladay, Hand, Okudah ruled OUT
- Lions downgrade Swift and Bryant, add Williams to report
- Bears’ injury designations — 5 starters listed as Questionable
Roster updates
- Week 13 comprehensive depth chart
- Lions activated TE Hunter Bryant and CB Darryl Roberts from IR
- Lions signed DL Kevin Strong and DL Frank Herron
- Lions released WR Marvin Hall and TE Isaac Nauta
- DT Danny Shelton and CB Desmond Trufant placed on IR
- Rookie safety Bobby Price elevated for Week 13
- Lions protected four players on the practice squad
Lions Wire game prep articles
- The Honolulu Blueprint: Keys for a Lions victory over the Bears
- Behind Enemy Lines with Bears Wire
- Darrell Bevell wants to change up the offense with tempo
- Rookie expectations for Week 13