Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 26–21 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 17–7 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Furrey
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:53) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 31 for -6 yards (97-M.Anderson). FUMBLES (97-M.Anderson), R…
- Game date
- 2006-12-24
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26–21 on 2006-12-24. M. Furrey posted a game-high +8.28 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(8:42) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:38) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 89-D.Campbell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(14:13) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 80-B.Berrian for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-95-J.DeVries was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:30) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(4:31) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:26) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:17) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:55) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:42FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 3-0
(8:42) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:38TD De'Vondre Campbell Sr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 23
- Score
- 3-6
(2:38) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 89-D.Campbell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:13TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 9-7
(14:13) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 80-B.Berrian for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-95-J.DeVries was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 14:05XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:30TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 16-7
(:30) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:26XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:59TD MFM. FurreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 20
- Score
- 17-13
(10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 4:31TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-20
(4:31) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 4:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:26FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 20-21
(12:26) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 5:17FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 23-21
(5:17) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 2:55FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 26-21
(2:55) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 4B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 5De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
- 6M. Bradley · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 7B. Griese · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8
Ryan Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
M. Furrey — DET · Receiving
M. Furrey posted the highest total EPA (+8.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
M. Furrey's top snap (+2.69 EPA): (10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): J. Kitna — (3:53) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 31 for -6 yards (97-M.Anderson). FUMBLES (97-M.Anderson), RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at DET 32. 93-A.Ogunleye to DET 32 for no gain (72-J.Scott).
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.38 total EPA
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.277 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +4.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -4.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — De'Vondre Campbell Sr. (J. Kitna pass)
- Chicago Bears — B. Berrian (R. Grossman pass)
- Chicago Bears — A. Peterson
- Detroit Lions — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass)
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 23 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 89-D.Campbell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 2:32) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q2 14:13); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:05) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 20 (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 10:53) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 4:27) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 9–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete deep left to 88-M.Williams.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 31 for -6 yards (97-M.Anderson). FUMBLES (97-M.Anderson), RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at DET 32. 93-A.Ogunleye to DET 32 for no gain (72-J.Scott).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 87-M.Furrey to CHI 40 for 19 yards (55-L.Briggs). Penalty on CHI-93-A.Ogunleye, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) 14-B.Griese pass short left to 16-M.Bradley ran ob at DET 41 for 16 yards.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 89-D.Campbell pushed ob at DET 33 for 8 yards (24-R.Manning).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 31 for -6 yards (97-M.Anderson). FUMBLES (97-M.Anderson), RECOVERED by CHI-93-A.Ogunleye at DET 32. 93-A.Ogunleye to DET 32 for no gain (72-J.Scott).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad to DET 33 for 40 yards (32-D.Bly; 42-T.Holt).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 81-R.Davis to DET 46 for 27 yards (38-J.McGraw).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 8:42 · DET 19 · Score 3-0
(8:42) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:38 · CHI 23 · Score 3-6
(2:38) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 89-D.Campbell for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:32 · CHI 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 14:13 · DET 13 · Score 9-7
(14:13) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 80-B.Berrian for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-95-J.DeVries was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 14:05 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · DET 2 · Score 16-7
(:30) 29-A.Peterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · DET 2 · Score 17-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:59 · CHI 20 · Score 17-13
(10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:53 · CHI 2 · Score 17-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 4:31 · CHI 2 · Score 17-20
(4:31) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 4:27 · CHI 2 · Score 17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 12:26 · DET 18 · Score 20-21
(12:26) 9-R.Gould 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 5:17 · DET 21 · Score 23-21
(5:17) 9-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · DET 26 · Score 26-21
(2:55) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Furrey (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Grossman (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions on 2006-12-24?
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26-21 in Week 16, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Chicago Bears 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 9, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Chicago Bears 26, Detroit Lions 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Campbell (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 2:38) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Berrian (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 14:13) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 0:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 10:59) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 4:31) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q1 8:42, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 12:26, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 5:17, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 2:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 52.9% completion, -2.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.38 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, -8.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?
M. Furrey (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.69 EPA): (10:59) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 87-M.Furrey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Chicago Bears won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
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