We took the Windsor tunnel bus and arrived early enough to enjoy some Turkey Day fun, with food and drink and games on a chilly fall day in the streets around the stadium.
The match was an important divisional game for both teams and their playoff hopes - the Bears hoping to expand their division lead, and the Lions scratching to stay in the playoff picture. Chicago would be without their starting quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky, while the Lions offense would also be short-handed without two of their regular starters.
The game went back and forth, with the defenses dominating and their respective offences sputtering under the Lions' Matthew Stafford and Bears backup Chase Daniel. The Lions ground game gained momentum and began to wear away at the Bears, and eventually each team was able to point some points on the board.
Chicago's defense sealed the game with two late interceptions - one returned for the go-ahead touchdown, and the second to prevent the Lions from tying the game in the final minutes.
The Bears won 23-16, banishing my colleague to the Pit of Misery for the coming year.
After returning to Canada and quickly clearing Customs, we topped off the day with beer and burgers at Bubi's Awesome Eats.
Arriving early to enjoy some Thanksgiving Tailgating
Dilly Dilly!
Cheers!
The Big Game on Turkey Day!
The Lions prepare to Defend their Den
National Anthem
Opening Kickoff
Gridiron Goodness
The Bears run the ball to gain field position
The offense threatens!
Halftime chills!
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