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Bears Spoil Lions Thanksgiving Day

AM800-Sports-Matt-Stafford-Dec2016-1.2296972 ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts as the Lions take on the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Detroit Lion's quarterback Matthew Stafford (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images))

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Stafford intercepted twice late in the game as Detroit lost 2316

A pair of late Matt Stafford interceptions sank the Detroit Lions as they lost to the Chicago Bears 23-16 at Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.

Eddie Jackson returned an interception 41 yards for a Chicago touchdown, and with the Lions driving late in the fourth quarter for the potential tying score, Kyle Fuller intercepted Stafford in the end zone.

Chase Daniel was forced to start at quarterback for the Bears, who were without their starter, Mitchell Trubisky because of an injured shoulder.

Daniel was 27-for-37 for 230 yards and two touchdowns.

Stafford was 28-for-38 for 236 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.

With the loss, Detroit falls to 4-and-7 on the NFL season, while the Bears improve to 8-and-3 in the NFC North Division.