How to Watch Bears vs. Lions: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 18

One of the top runners in the league will be featured when Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions (8-8) visit the Chicago Bears (11-5) on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

The Bears have struggled defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL (357.3 yards allowed per game) this season. However, they rank third-best on offense, putting up 375.8 yards per game. From an offensive perspective, the Lions are compiling 369.4 total yards per contest (sixth-ranked). They rank 18th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (335.8 total yards given up per game).

Below in this article, we'll provide all the details you need to know about how to view this game on TV.

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How to Watch Bears vs. Lions

• When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Where: Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Bears vs. Lions: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, Detroit owns a 4-1 record against Chicago.
• In those games, the Bears have a 3-2 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the point total on three occasions.
• Chicago has put up 41 fewer points than Detroit in their past five games.

Bears' 2025 Schedule

Bears Stats & Insights

• Chicago ranks 11th in pass offense (226.3 passing yards per game) and 21st in pass defense (222.0 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
• The Bears sport the third-best offense this season in terms of rushing yards (149.4 rushing yards per game), but they rank fifth-worst defensively (135.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Chicago has forced 32 total turnovers (first in NFL) this season and have turned it over 10 times (first in NFL) for a turnover margin of +22, the best in the NFL.

Bears Key Players

• In addition to his 3,730 passing yards and 57.9% completion percentage this season, Caleb Williams has tallied 25 touchdowns against six interceptions.
• D'Andre Swift has put up 1,047 rushing yards (4.9 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns in 15 games for the Bears.
• Kyle Monangai has scampered for 769 rushing yards (48.1 yards per game) and five touchdowns while averaging 4.7 yards per carry in 16 games for the Bears.

Lions' 2025 Schedule

Lions Stats & Insights

• Detroit's pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 249.5 passing yards per game (fourth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 19th by giving up 218.1 passing yards per game.
• With 119.9 rushing yards per game on offense, the Lions rank 15th in the NFL. Defensively they rank 16th, giving up 117.6 rushing yards per contest.
• Detroit has compiled 18 forced turnovers (20th in NFL) and committed 14 turnovers (fifth in NFL) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks eighth in the NFL.

Lions Key Players

• Jared Goff has thrown for 4,233 yards (264.6 per game), completing 68.3% of his throws, with 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 16 games.
• Gibbs has run for 1,143 yards (71.4 per game) and 13 touchdowns in 16 games.
• In the passing game, Amon-Ra St. Brown has scored 11 TDs, catching 106 balls for 1,262 yards (78.9 per game).

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