Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in a Week 16 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (noon, Fox-32). 5 things to watch — plus our predictions The past two weeks’ results seem to provide evidence of a Bears team that is totally spent and struggling to generate the requisite energy and focus to remain competitive against quality opponents.

How much has changed about the Bears since they fired head coach Matt Eberflus, and Detroit's backfield and secondary are this week's burning questions.

This is our online morning newsletter, Bear Necessities. Subscribe to get the latest Bears news delivered to your mailbox every day. What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears? It's officially game day as the Bears face the Detroit Lions,