Chicago may have fallen short of expectations this season, but a banged-up Detroit team being favored by nearly a touchdown is too steep a line ahead of Sunday's showdown at Soldier Field.

The Detroit Lions have been the best team in the NFL for the majority of the season, but their plethora of injuries are causing them to limp to the finish line.

The NFL is coming down the home stretch with just three weeks left in the 2024 regular season. While teams are still jockeying for playoff position, the postseason is beginning to crystalize. That is expected to continue with a number of marquee matchups with playoff implications on the Week 16 slate.