Despite unfavorable conditions and a drive that stalled in Bears territory, Matt Prater drilled a 52-yard field goal with 1:35 remaining to give the Lions a 27-24 lead.
After an incomplete pass, Matt Stafford found T.J. Jones for a seven-yard gain. On third-and-3, Marvin Jones got open in the secondary and reeled in a 17-yard gain out near midfield. An Ameer Abdullah run went for no gain on first down, but Stafford found Eric Ebron for 26 yards down to the Chicago 26. T.J. Lang was called for holding on first down, putting the Lions behind the chains.