NFL WEEK 18: CHICAGO BEARS VS. DETROIT LIONS — The regular-season finale is finally here. Chicago’s football team is playing to nail down the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Meanwhile, these players and coaches have something to play for in Week 18:
Caleb Williams, quarterback — QB1 can become the team’s single-season passing yardage leader (Erik Kramer, 3,838 yards in 1995) and the franchise’s first 4,000-yard passer with a 270-yard performance through the air. D’Andre Swift, running back — Swift has already earned his second career 1,000-yard rushing season. But he could set a new career high in scrimmage yards (1,345) and total touchdowns (10) if things go his way. Kyle Monangai, running back — An 800-yard rushing season is in Monangai’s sights entering Week 18. The Rutgers product has 769 rushing yards coming into this one. If he gets to 800, it will make him the first Bears rookie to reach that mark since David Montgomery ran for 889 yards as a rookie in 2019. Montez Sweat, edge rusher — Sweat is sitting on 9.5 sacks. His next sack will push him into double figuers, which would make him the first Chicago defender to collect 10+ sacks since Robert Quinn in 2021.And if Ben Johnson gets his 12th win today, it will be the most for a Bears coach in their first season since Matt Nagy snagged 12 in 2018. Go get ’em, gang.
How to Watch, Listen, and Stream the Game in Week 18
TV: FOX (Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi)Streaming: NFL+, Sunday Ticket (Out of Market)Radio: ESPN 1000 AM (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Jason McKie); LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Omar Ramos)
Chicago Bears (11-5) vs. Detroit Lions (8-8)
Week 18 PreviewKickoff Time: 3:25 p.m. CTSite: Soldier Field; Chicago, ILReferee: Brad RogersOdds: Bears -3 O/U 50.5 (via BetMGM)
A reminder: We will have Episode No. 1516of The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast on Monday. I’m looking forward to yapping about the Bears with Patrick and Matt after this game as we look ahead to the playoffs.
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Chicago Bears Projected Starters
Cole Kmet celebrates his touchdown vs. the Cowboys with Theo Benedet at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn ImagesOffense
QB – Caleb Williams RB – D’Andre Swift WR – DJ Moore, Luther Burden III TE – Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland OL – Theo Benedet, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, Darnell WrightDefense
DL – Montez Sweat, Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter Sr., Austin Booker LB – T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds CB – Jaylon Johnson, Nahshon Wright, C.J. Gardner-Johnson S – Kevin Byard III, Jaquan BriskerSpecialists
Cairo Santos (kicker), Tory Taylor (punter, holder), Scott Daly (long snapper), Devin Duvernay (kick and punt returner)Inactives
Inactives for #DETvsCHI: pic.twitter.com/qWba6u6K0Y
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 4, 2026Detroit Lions Projected Starters
Jared Goff celebrates against Browns at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesOffense
QB – Jared Goff RB – Jahmyr Gibbs WR – Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa TE – Shane Zylstra OL – Taylor Decker, Christian Mahogany, Graham Glasgow, Tate Ratledge, Dan SkipperDefense
DL – Aidan Hutchinson, Tyleik Williams, DJ Reader, Al-Quadin Muhammad LB – Malcolm Rodriguez, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes CB – Rock Ya-Sin, D.J. Reed, Amik Robertson S – Thomas Harper, Avonte MaddoxSpecialists
Jake Bates (kicker), Jack Fox (punter, holder), Hogan Hatten (long snapper), Jacob Saylors, Kalif Raymond (kick and punt returner)Inactives
#DETvsCHI inactives presented by Henry Ford Health pic.twitter.com/eEZR11NIT6
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 4, 2026Players to Watch in Week 18
Four important players who aren’t Caleb Williams:
Theo Benedet, left tackle T.J. Edwards, linebacker Colston Loveland, tight end Nahshon Wright, cornerbackSunday’s built for bigger slipsPlay a $10+, 6-leg entry todayGet a $5 bonus ticket coming your way? t.co/yIyH4ZdPpO pic.twitter.com/WLtvWo9n9s
— Bleacher Nation Fantasy (@BN_Fantasy_) January 4, 2026Bears vs. Lions – Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, ILGame-time Temperature: 31 degrees Wind: SSE, 4 mph (Wind Gusts up to 10 mph)
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