Lions Beat Bears 52-21 with Goff Throwing 5 TDs

The Detroit Lions surged to a commanding 52-21 victory over the Chicago Bears in their home opener, with Jared Goff throwing for 334 yards and tying his career high with five touchdown passes, three of which were to Amon-Ra St. Brown. This win marked the Lions' bounce back after a season-opening loss and continued their streak under coach Dan Campbell of avoiding consecutive regular-season losses. The Bears struggled with turnovers, penalties, and sacks, contributing to a first-half deficit they could not overcome, with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams throwing two touchdowns but also an interception. The Lions' offense, led by Goff and coordinated by John Morton, effectively utilized both the running and passing game, with standout performances from St. Brown and running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Notably, the Lions matched their highest-scoring game from the previous season, a season in which the Bears' head coach, Ben Johnson, had served as their offensive coordinator. Goff's near-perfect passer rating and the improved offensive line performance were key factors in the Lions' dominant showing.