"The full schedule release is still 24 hours away, but the breadcrumbs, comprised of the national broadcasts, holiday games, and international games, have been fast and furious this week. We expected the Bears, on the heels of an NFC North title in 2025, to be in the mix for plenty of primetime spots this season, and we now have confirmation on at least one date: a Thanksgiving matchup with the Detroit Lions."
"According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Ben Johnson will make his second trip to Detroit as the head coach of the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving."
"One thing is certain: the Bears will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in Detroit this year. How much celebrating they will do is to be determined, but let's hope it's more than at their last visit to Detroit, when the Lions beat Chicago 52-21 in Week 2 last season."
"Chicago also lost to the Lions in Week 18 to close last season, for what it's worth, meaning Ben Johnson is still searching for his first victory over his former team. We don't know if this will be the first of their two meetings, until tomorrow anyway. Regardless, it will be Johnson's next opportunity to beat the Lions at Ford Field."
The full NFL schedule release is expected 24 hours later, but key game details are already emerging. The Bears are confirmed to celebrate Thanksgiving in Detroit with a matchup against the Detroit Lions. The last time Chicago visited Detroit, the Lions defeated the Bears 52-21 in Week 2 of the previous season. Chicago’s current roster and coaching situation differ from that earlier version, including a season that featured an NFC North title in 2025 and a playoff run that ended in overtime against the Rams. Chicago also lost to Detroit in Week 18 to close the season, leaving Ben Johnson still seeking his first win over his former team at Ford Field.
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