NFL power rankings: Breaking down where each team sits in Week 12

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates after a fumble recovery against the Oakland Raiders during the second half at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 19: Matt Prater #5 of the Detroit Lions kicks the game-winning 52 yard field goal out of the hold of Sam Martin #6 against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lions defeated the Bears 27-24. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

50. . W, 27-24 at Bears. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 12. team

This game had the makings for an upset, and it sure looked as if that was going to happen both early and late.

Detroit fell behind 10-0 to the offensively challenged Bears, giving up some huge yardage to Chicago running back Jordan Howard. A defensive score, followed by two passing touchdowns from quarterback Matthew Stafford put the game back in the hands of the Lions before halftime, only to see the Bears tie things up at 24 apiece with just over five minutes remaining in regulation.

Still, the Lions managed to pull out a win in this NFC North showdown and at a place where Chicago’s defense has been notably good this season.

Stafford passed for nearly 300 yards and posted a passer rating of 120.2. When your team’s ground game isn’t working — it isn’t for Detroit — you’ll need that kind of production from your quarterback.