Bears players head out of the tunnel for pregame ceremonies at Ford Field.

69 Henry Melton narrowly sacks Lions QB Matthew Stafford on the opening drive of the game.

69 Henry Melton reaches out to sack Lions QB Matthew Stafford but only manages to come up with a fistful of jersey.

48 Evan Rodriguez tries to stiff-arm Lions CB Ron Bartell follow a 2-yard catch.

90 Julius Peppers and #99 Shea McClellin battle their way into the Lions' backfield.

Bears DE Julius Peppers closes in on Lions QB Matthew Stafford during early first-quarter action.

The Bears defense comes up big on third-and-one, when Lions QB Matthew Stafford coughs up a loose ball and DT Henry Melton recovers it.

Bears DT Henry Melton celebrates a fumble recovery in the first quarter. The play was ultimately overturned and ruled an incomplete pass.

71 Israel Idonije, #90 Julius Peppers and #98 Corey Wootton rise up to block a punt after helping the Bears defense force the Lions into another three-and-out situation.

Bears WR Earl Bennett catches a short swing pass from QB Jay Cutler and takes it the distance for a 60-yard touchdown.

80 Earl Bennett is congratulated by #15 Brandon Marshall and #14 Eric Weems following his 60-yard touchdown. Bennett finished the game with 109 receiving yards and five receptions.

Following the touchdown, the Bears got the ball right back when Eric Weems recovered a Lions' fumble on the ensuing kickoff.

23 Devin Hester is drilled by Lions DE Willie Young on a kickoff return.

6 Jay Cutler communicates the offensive adjustments with his receivers prior to the snap.

24 Kelvin Hayden breaks up a crucial pass intended for Lions WR Calvin Johnson on third down.

22 Matt Forte dashes up the middle through the Lions defense for a gain of 11 yards.

On second down, #71 Israel Idonije swats the ball out of Matthew Stafford's hands for a Lions fumble.

Bears DE Julius Peppers quickly scoops up the loose ball and returns it six yards to the Lions' ten yard line.

The Bears defense came up with another decisive takeaway after DE Julius Peppers recovered a fumble in the Lions' backfield. Peppers has tallied four fumble recoveries on the season.

26 Tim Jennings gives the Bears another takeaway in the first half after intercepting an errant pass thrown by Lions QB Matthew Stafford.

Bears CB Tim Jennings recorded his NFL-leading ninth interception of the season and returned it 31 yards into Lions territory.

17 Alshon Jeffery makes a diving catch to hang onto a short pass from Bears QB Jay Cutler.

Bears QB Jay Cutler drops back and scans the field for an open receiver at the end of the first half.

Bears LB Nick Roach wraps up Lions RB Mikel Leshoure following a four-yard gain.

80 Earl Bennett picks up seven yards on third-and-13 to set up a Bears field goal attempt.

33 Charles Tillman breaks up a quick slant to Calvin Johnson and narrowly comes up with an interception.

The Bears are forced to punt after RB Kahlil Bell gets stopped for no gain on third-and-one.

Bears S Major Wright recovers the ball at the Lions' 13-yard line after QB Matthew Stafford botches a handoff to RB Mikel Leshoure.

15 Brandon Marshall is pushed out of bounds before he could haul in a touchdown grab. Bears K Olindo Mare successfully booted a 20-yard field goal on the ensuing play.

Rookie James Brown clears space through the Lions defense for Bears RB Kahlil Bell.

15 Brandon Marshall fights for additional yardage after catching a 19-yard pass for a Bears first down.

Bears LB Lance Briggs lays down a crushing tackle on Lions RB Mikel Leshoure, resulting in a loss of two yards.

Bears QB Jay Cutler rips off a huge gain, scrambling down the sideline 19 yards on third-and-three.

Bears QB Jay Cutler scrambles in the closing minutes to help seal a win over the Lions.

Bears RB Matt Forte bursts up the middle for 13 yards and another first down in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.

69 Henry Melton walks off the field following the Bears' 26-24 route of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

6 Jay Cutler and #15 Brandon Marshall head into the visitors locker room after the Bears' road win over the Lions.