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NFL Game Summary - Detroit at Chicago

Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Calvin Johnson had two touchdown catches in the second half and the Detroit Lions now sit atop the NFC North thanks to a 21-19 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.

Matthew Stafford passed for just 219 yards on 18-of-35 attempts with an interception, but did have three touchdown passes as the Lions (6-3) came out of the bye week with their second straight win.

Coupled with Green Bay's loss to Philadelphia on Sunday, Detroit now holds a one-game lead over both the Packers and Bears for first place in the division.

Johnson finished the game with six catches for 83 yards and his second touchdown catch was the 63rd of his career, passing Herman Moore to set the Detroit record for most touchdown catches.

Reggie Bush had 105 yards on 14 carries, and caught three passes for eight yards for Detroit, which won both games against the Bears this season. Brandon Pettigrew added five catches for 70 yards in the win.

Jay Cutler was hit all day and sat out the last series with what the Bears' termed as an ankle injury. Cutler had missed last Monday's win against the Packers with a torn left groin muscle he suffered on Oct. 20 against the Redskins.

He finished the game 21-for-40 for 250 yards with a touchdown and interception for the Bears (5-3), who got just 33 yards on 17 carries from Matt Forte.

Brandon Marshall caught seven passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while Alshon Jeffery had nine catches for 114 yards in the loss.

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