How to watch Lions vs. Bears: TV channel and streaming options for January 4

As they aim to stop a three-game losing streak, the Detroit Lions (8-8) visit the Chicago Bears (11-5) at Soldier Field on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears

  • Venue: Soldier Field

  • Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

  • Streaming (in-market viewers): Fubo (Stream now)

  • TV: FOX

  • Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.

Detroit vs. Chicago odds

  • Spread: Chicago -3 (-102), Detroit +3 (-118)

  • Favorite Moneyline: Chicago -160

  • Underdog Moneyline: Detroit +135

  • Total: 50.5

  • Total Over Odds: -110

  • Total Under Odds: -110

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Injury reports

Bears

WR Olamide Zaccheaus: Full Participation in Practice (Illness)

OL Ozzy Trapilo: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee)CB Nick McCloud: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness)

WR Luther Burden III: Limited Participation in Practice (Quad)

DB Josh Blackwell: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder)

WR Rome Odunze: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot)

DL Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Did Not Participate In Practice (Concussion)

Lions

CB Avonte Maddox: Limited Participation in Practice (Back)

OT Taylor Decker: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder)

WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)

OT Penei Sewell: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle)

DL Alim McNeill: Did Not Participate In Practice (Abdomen)

OL Christian Mahogany: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness)

S Thomas Harper: Did Not Participate In Practice (Concussion)

C Trystan Colon: Did Not Participate In Practice (Wrist)

OG Kayode Awosika: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness)

LB Alex Anzalone: Did Not Participate In Practice (Concussion)

OL Giovanni Manu: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee)

Stats to know

  • The Bears have put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game this season (26.6) as the Lions have allowed (24.8).

  • Chicago’s offense holds a 40.0-yard advantage in yards gained per game versus yards allowed by Detroit’s defense this season (375.8 to 335.8). Chicago averages 5.9 yards per play, while Detroit gives up 5.7.

  • The Lions, on average, are scoring 4.1 more points per game this season (28.9) than the Bears are allowing (24.8).

  • Chicago’s defense has surrendered 357.3 yards per game this season, just 12.1 yards fewer than the 369.4 Detroit’s offense has averaged. Detroit picks up 6.2 yards per play, while Chicago allows 6.2.

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