Detroit Lions Edge Bears 23-20 Amid Late-Game Controversy

The Detroit Lions secured a Thanksgiving victory against the Chicago Bears, winning 23-20 after a turbulent final drive for Chicago.

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In a pivotal Thanksgiving game, the Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 23-20, improving to an 11-1 record. Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, while Caleb Williams of the Bears sparked a comeback with three second-half touchdowns but was hindered by poor clock management in the final moments. Despite Chicago's rally, a late sack and failure to use a timeout left them without a final play, extending their losing streak to six games.

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