Lions Achieve Franchise-Best Start at 11-1

The Detroit Lions have achieved a franchise-best start of 11-1 in the 2024 season, despite dealing with significant injuries, particularly to their defense, where they've placed a total of 16 players on injured reserve. Aidan Hutchinson, the team's top EDGE rusher, suffered a broken tibia and fibula in Week 6, while linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez recently sustained a season-ending torn ACL. In a Thanksgiving victory against the Chicago Bears, the Lions extended their winning streak to 10 games, tying their all-time record from 1934. Jared Goff led the Lions with two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, allowing Detroit to maintain a 23-20 lead despite a late rally from the Bears. Caleb Williams, the Bears' rookie quarterback, fell short in the final moments due to poor clock management and an incomplete pass as time expired. The Lions' 10-game winning streak solidifies their position at the top of the NFC, while the Bears continue to struggle, losing their sixth consecutive game.