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(NFL) Chicago vs. Detroit,
Point Spread: -5.00 | -107.00 Detroit (Home)
Result: Win
Looking back at Week 11, a 27-24 Detroit win, you can almost see into the future for this weekend. Chicago jumped out to 7-0 and 17-7 leads but the Lions were able to get 299 passing yards and two scores out of Stafford. Look for Detroit to play and pass much better here at home. The Lions will also key on stopping the Bears running attack which will shut down the Bears offense. Ultimately, I see Detroit pulling out a win as they have more playmakers than Chicago. Alongside Jones and Tate, the Lions have a matchup edge with tight end Eric Ebron when he is matched up against a linebacker and Theo Riddick provides many of the same problems when he is catching the ball out of the backfield. Ameer Abdullah is probable after missing a week with a neck injury so Detroit will at least have its full complement of skill position players to use today. Look for Detroit to get enough production to stay alive in the playoffs with a win & cover here at home.