Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 23 to 20
Sunday, December 24, 2000, Week 17The Chicago Bears played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, December 24, 2000, Week 17 of the 2000 season. The Bears won by a score of 23-20. The Lions and the Bears split the season series for the 2000 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Lions finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Bears finished 2-6-0 on the road for the 2000 season.
The Lions finished the season with a record of 9-7-0, while the Bears finished the season at 5-11-0.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 181 | 105 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Jauron Offensive Coordinator: Gary Crowton Defensive Coordinator: Greg Blache Quarterbacks Coach: John Shoop Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Borich Offensive Line Coach: Bob Wylie Running Backs Coach: Earle Mosley Tight Ends Coach: Jim Bollman Offensive Quality Control Coach: Eric Studesville Defensive Line Coach: Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Defensive Backs Coach: Vance Bedford Assistant Linebackers Coach: Chuck Bullough Special Teams Coach: Keith Armstrong Assistant Special Teams Coach: Chuck Bullough Strength Coach: Russ Riederer Director of Pro Personnel: Scott Campbell Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Stanley Clayton, Ron Lee, Chris Scott, Gerard Wilcher
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 140 | 100 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bobby Ross Interim Head Coach: Gary Moeller Assistant Head Coach: Gary Moeller Offensive Coordinator: Sylvester Croom Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Special Teams Coordinator: Chuck Priefer Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Zorn Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Pat Ruel Running Backs Coach: Frank Falks Tight Ends Coach: Danny Smith Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bert Hill Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker Linebackers Coach: Gary Moeller, Don Clemons Defensive Secondary Coach: Dick Selcer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Dennis Murphy Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rob Graf General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Advance Scout: Dennis Murphy Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Damon Frenchers, Ivin Jasper