Lions host Bears, look to keep 2-game lead in NFC North with 3-decade drought without division title
The Detroit Lions are off to a strong start in their quest to end a three-decade drought without a division title. Detroit (7-2) has its best record through nine games since 2014, giving the revitalized franchise a two-game lead over Minnesota in the NFC North. The Lions still have a lot of work to do against divisional foes to finish in first place.