PFF grades, snap counts: Backup duo feature in Lions’ season finale

The Detroit Lions (9-8) finished off an overall disappointing season with a 19-16 win over the Chicago Bears Sunday at Soldier Field to salvage a winning record for the fourth straight year. While the Lions never trailed, they never truly got comfortable and coughed up a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter and needed a game-winning field goal from Jake Bates as time expired. But, after three weeks of unfortunate performances the Lions snapped their longest skid since 2022 with a victory that saw them post a 75.7 overall Pro Football Focus grade — the highest since a Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Even though the offense never exploded, their efficiency was key and earned a 76.0 overall...