Read what writers around the country are saying about the Bears following Thursday's 34-17 loss against the Lions at Ford Field.
USA Today
Comments: "(Alshon) Jeffery's second touchdown of the game gave the Bears a 14-3 lead two plays after (Jared) Allen's sack-fumble, but (Matthew) Stafford caught fire soon after. – Dave Birkett Read more
CBS Sports
Comments: "After outscoring Detroit 14-3 in quarter one, the Bears were outscored 31-3 in the three quarters after that." – John Breech Read more
Fox Sports
Comments: "Calvin Johnson caught 11 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Lions' offense came to life to rout the Bears on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field." – Dave Dye Read more
Sports Illustrated
Comments: "Coming off two straight 21-13 wins, Chicago's defense collapsed against the Lions, giving up 474 yards and failing to muster any push up front." – Ben Eagle Read more
NFL.com
Comments: "After Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall combined for just 54 yards last week -- their lowest output in two years -- the duo returned to total 113 yards off 15 grabs. This air attack, though, remains a shell of last year's tantalizing outfit." – Marc Sessler Read more
Yahoo Sports
Comments: "There's nothing turning around for the Bears. Chicago had a strangely conservative game plan, often calling short passes." – Frank Schwab Read more