
The fate of the Chicago Bears is a mixed blessing for the Detroit Lions.
On the positive side, the NFC North rival Bears got smoked by the Vikings in Week 18. Former Lions backup QB Tim Boyle helped, throwing two interceptions in eight passes in relief of Nathan Peterman at quarterback for Chicago in place of injured Justin Fields. It was the Bears’ 10th straight loss to close the season and 12th in 13 games. Chicago wound up 3-14, the worst record in the league.