Holmes: What To Watch For – Bears At Lions

With the Packers moving to 5-0, it's imperative that the Bears get a win tonight in Detroit. A loss would leave two undefeated teams at the top of the division. Plus, both of those teams at this point would have tie-breakers against the Bears. Even if you think that winning the division is a fantasy, there's still the issue of the wildcard. If the Bears want to be in that conversation, a win is essential. Here's what I'm watching in this pivotal matchup:

• Oct 10, 2011

Esiason To Bears: Do What Works

As the Bears offense struggles to find its identity, CBS Sports football analyst Boomer Esiason thinks the Bears should just stick to what works.

• Oct 10, 2011

Smith: Monday's Game Is Not 'Must-Win'

As the Bears head to Detroit to take on the undefeated Lions as the nation watches on Monday Night Football, head coach Love Smith isn't buying the hype that this is a "must-win" game.

• Oct 10, 2011

Bowen: Bears Must Pressure QB

Matt Bowen of The National Football Post and Chicago Tribune thinks the Bears Cover-2 defensive scheme may be the way to stop the 6-foot-5-inch receiver who has eight touchdowns through the first four games of the season.

• Oct 6, 2011

NFL To Be More Aggressive In Suspending Players For Illegal Hits

Among changes for the next NFL season, whenever that is, are more suspensions for illegal hits, and possible adjustments to instant replays and kickoffs.

• Mar 16, 2011

Bears Looking For Fifth Straight Win In Detroit

The Bears are looking for their fifth straight win as they visit Detroit. They made their mark as a top NFC contender after defeating the Eagles last week and the Lions are starting their third string quarterback. If the Bears continue to play as well as they did against Philadelphia, this could be an easy win.

• Dec 5, 2010

Lions Receiver Guarantees Win Over Bears

The Detroit Lions have two wins this season. One of their many losses came against the Bears in week one. Despite that and a much more improved Bears team, Lion's receiver Nate Burleson has guaranteed a win.

• Dec 3, 2010

NFL To Review Catch Rule That Gave Bears Victory

• Oct 13, 2010

NFL stands by Calvin Johnson incomplete pass ruling

• Sep 14, 2010

Bears' Rule

• Sep 13, 2010

Bears Escape With 19-14 Win Over Lions

• Sep 12, 2010