The Detroit Lions have emerged as one of the top teams in the National Football League over the last two seasons, and they currently lead the National Football Conference with an 11-1 record this season. Detroit’s game against the Chicago Bears was exciting for both broadcast and in-person audiences, as the Lions took an early lead only to see rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears come back.
The Bears had a late chance to tie the game, but their comeback failed when Williams’ last-ditch heave struck the turf at Ford Field, sparking boisterous celebrations amid accusations about Chicago’s suspected time management. The Thanksgiving game between Detroit and Chicago was notable not just for the intensity on the field, but also for the record-breaking audience.
“The early game on CBS between the Bears and Lions averaged 37.5 million viewers,” the NFL stated on its website. This was “the most-watched early Thanksgiving Day game on record and up +11% versus last year’s Packers versus Lions game which was the previous record.” The Packers and Lions are now set for another big showdown, with the two teams meeting this Thursday in downtown Detroit at 8:15 p.m., with playoff positioning and the NFC North Championship on the line.
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