Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: What's at stake in 2025 season finale

Detroit Lions flop in Minnesota: Dave Birkett, Jeff Seidel analysis Dave Birkett, Jeff Seidel talk Detroit Lions flop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. If you didn't wait up for the ending of "Sunday Night Football" in Santa Clara, California, it's official: The Detroit Lions close the season at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, against the Chicago Bears. Here’s what’s at stake for both teams in the game. Detroit Lions (8-8) The Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention, but as coach Dan Campbell said, after last week’s Christmas Day loss to...