Lions beat Bears in thrilling comeback

The Lions triumphed in a thrilling comeback victory Sunday over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, 31-26.

Why it matters: Detroit is now 8-2 for the first time since 1962.

• They're in first place in the NFC North.

What happened: The Lions prevailed despite a poor overall performance for most of the game.

• QB Jared Goff threw three interceptions and the defense struggled to contain Bears QB Justin Fields, who ran for 104 yards and passed for 169.

Yes, but: Detroit never gave up. Trailing 26-14 with about four minutes left, the Lions kept their composure and rallied with the help of a roaring home crowd.

Details: David Montgomery scored the winning touchdown on a 1-yard run with 29 seconds left.

• On the ensuing Bears' possession, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson forced a fumble by Fields that resulted in a safety to secure Detroit's win.

What they're saying: Goff said the outcome was the sign of a good team.

• "We're a resilient group. We're tough, we have a lot a courage and we don't back down from anything," Goff said after the game.

What's next: The Lions host the Packers (4-6) in their annual Thanksgiving Day game at 12:30pm at Ford Field.