Instant Reactions: Chicago Bears get revenge win with strong second half over Lions

Ladies and gentlemen, the Chicago Bears are on a winning streak.

Sunday’s 28-13 win over the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field was the team’s second straight win and marks the first back-to-back wins in Matt Eberflus’ era.

Down three points at halftime, the Bears held the Lions offense scoreless in the second half while Justin Fields found DJ Moore for a 38-yard touchdown on 4th-and-13 to take the lead for good in the third quarter.

Here are our initial impressions on the win …

Adam Hoge

What a ride that was. We got the full Justin Fields experience today. All the fun, all the frustration. But the quarterback certainly delivered on Matt Eberflus’ biggest call since he became head coach. I still can’t believe Flus went for it in 4th and 13, but he did and it turned into a 38-yard touchdown to DJ Moore. Will that be the play that launches this team on a big run? Two in a row is at least a start.

Nicholas Moreano

The Bears had 21 days to think about how their first matchup with Detroit ended. 21 days to feel the pain and disappointment from giving up a 12-point lead late the fourth quarter. In this rematch at Soldier Field, the Bears did what they couldn’t at Ford Field and finished the game. In the second half, Justin Fields connected with DJ Moore for a 38-yard touchdown and then on the following offensive drive, Fields scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. The Bears’ defense in the second half forced three three-and-outs, two turnover on downs, one fumble and intercepted Jared Goff. That’s two straight victories and two victories over NFC North opponents.

Will DeWitt

Respect has been earned! That’s the type of performance everyone was hoping the Bears could have. It proved that they really did fail to finish in Detroit and that they can really hang in there with the best in the division. Talk about a strong game from Justin Fields who made some throws and plays to lead his team to this win, the Bears’ first back-to-back victory since 2021. This team looks to be growing right in front of our eyes. It’s okay to feel excited, I am too.

Mark Carman

4th and 13 and Matt Eberflus decides to go for it? Did you think the Flus was going to go down without a fight? Admittedly, I did. Fields found a wide open DJ Moore streaking down the sideline for a 38 yard TD season saving pass. The Bears are officially “in the hunt.”

Greg Braggs Jr.

We saw some bests by the Bears today. Best win of Matt Eberflus’ career. Best play of Justin Fields career (on 4th and 13). Best this defense has looked in five years. Things all of a sudden are looking up for the Chicago Bears? First back-to-back wins in the Eberflus Era. Four winnable games the rest of the year. Dare I say, in the hunt? Why not? The Lions did it last year. Why can’t the Bears do it this year? Why not. Let’s get nuts.

Kevin Kaduk

Could this be the start of a December to remember for the Bears? Their last four games are all winnable and the ingredients the Bears own are really starting to come together. Sunday’s second half was a showcase for an ever-improving defense and the Montez Sweat fan club continues to grow. You’d like to see more consistency from the offense, but let’s enjoy this winning streak while we can.

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