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Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Markus Wheaton (12) reaches but is unable to recover a loose ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) deflects a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Detroit Lions running back Tion Green (38) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions running back Tion Green (38) stiff arms Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) goes up against Chicago Bears outside linebacker Sam Acho (93) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey (26), middle linebacker Nick Bellore (43) and long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) celebrate over Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) claps against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) and Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) bring down Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Last week: 1-1-1

Season: 23-18-4

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