Bears Catch Another Break, Lions Fall To 2-10
The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions thanks in part to a questionable call.
Again.
Jay Cutler threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Brandon Manumaleuna one play after an eyebrow-raising penalty midway through the fourth quarter, lifting the Chicago Bears to a 24-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
The NFC-North leading Bears (9-3) took advantage of referee Ed Hochuli flagging Ndamukong Suh for unnecessary roughness. Suh hit Cutler's shoulder pads hard from behind when the quarterback was running downfield. Cutler then connected with Manumaleuna on a 7-yard pass with 8:39 left.
Detroit drove to the Chicago 34 before a sack that led to a punt.
The Bears sealed the victory with a pass to Manumaleuna deep in Detroit territory, allowing them to run out the clock.
