DETROIT (AP) — Chase Daniel outplayed Matthew Stafford Womens Kerryon Johnson Jersey , proving an NFL journeyman can beat one of the highest-paid players in the league.Daniel threw a career-high two touchdowns to keep the Chicago Bears rolling with a 23-16 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, filling in very well for injured quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.“You don’t know when these opportunities will come,” the 32-year-old Daniel said after making the third start of his career and first in nearly four years. “You just have to make the most of them.”He did.Daniel finished 27 of 37 for 230 yards, setting career highs in each category. He threw a go-ahead, 10-yard touchdown pass to Taquan Mizzell in the second quarter and a 14-yard pass to Tarik Cohen in the fourth to give Chicago the lead again at 16-13.It was quite a performance for Daniel, a player who has been used sparingly since the former Missouri star entered the league in 2010. He barely played for New Orleans, Kansas City, Philadelphia and Chicago, but gained respect from coaches and players for his preparation.“Everyone in this locker room knew what he was going to do, and he didn’t let us down,” Mizzell said. “People forget how long he’s been in the NFL and how much talent he has. They talk about the number of games he’s started, but the people that practice with him every day knew that he was going to give us a chance to win this game.”And unlike Stafford Michael Roberts Jersey , Daniel didn’t make any costly mistakes.Stafford was 28 of 38 for 236 yards with two interceptions late in the fourth, dooming Detroit’s chances to win. The Lions drafted Stafford No. 1 overall in 2009 and gave him a $135 million, five-year extension last year.The NFC North-leading Bears (8-3) sealed their fifth straight victory with Kyle Fuller’s interception in the end zone with 1:07 left.Chicago broke a 16-16 tie on Eddie Jackson’s 41-yard pick-6 with six minutes remaining. The safety stepped in front of a pass in the flat intended for tight end Michael Roberts, taking advantage of the fact that Stafford didn’t look at another target as he dropped back.“Got to see (Jackson) a little better than I did,” Stafford said.Jackson, a 2017 fourth-round pick, has turned two of his four interceptions into scores this season and has five total touchdowns in his career.“He’s had an unbelievable season so far, one that I don’t know that I’ve seen,” Chicago coach Matt Nagy said.Jackson said simply picking off passes is not enough for his team, which has scored five times off interceptions this season.“We are always thinking about putting points on the board,” he said. “It is about attacking.”The Lions drove to the Bears 11 on their last possession, but couldn’t score because Stafford’s pass to Roberts was picked off by Fuller.Detroit (4-7) has lost four of five http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-a_shawn-robinson-jersey , plummeting to last place in the division.“We’re not playing good football,” running back LeGarrette Blount said.The Lions did start relatively well, becoming the first team to lead Chicago in a month when Blount ran for his first of two touchdowns early in the second quarter. Blount had a season-high 88 yards rushing.The Bears, though, were able to come back and go ahead thanks to a mistake-free quarterback and their defense that leads the NFL with 29 takeaways, including 20 interceptions.“Our defense stepped up on the last two drives with takeaways and that’s why they’re the best in the league,” Daniel said.FITTING FUNThe Bears came up with some creative ways to celebrate two touchdowns.Cohen went down to his side just beyond the end zone, putting his hands under his head as if he was taking a nap like many Americans do on Thanksgiving. After Fuller’s interception, Prince Amukamara held the football as if it was a microphone and his teammates played the role of backup dancers and fans in a nod to Motown .“It’s a fun time,” Nagy said. “That’s who we are right now. Guys are wanting to outdance each other.”INJURY REPORTBears: RB Benny Cunningham (ankle) left the game in the first half. Amukamara was evaluated on the sideline by the team’s medical staff in the second half and returned.Trubisky was inactive after being listed as doubtful with a shoulder injury. Nagy said it is a short-term injury, but he wouldn’t say when the No. 2 pick overall from the 2017 draft will return.“It’s a day-to-day thing with him,” Nagy said.Lions: Rookie RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) and WR Marvin Jones (knee) were inactive with injuries. C Graham Glasgow left the game briefly with an injury in the fourth quarter.UP NEXTBears: Visit New York Giants (3-7) on Dec. 2 Teez Tabor Jersey White , giving Chicago a long break.Lions: Host Los Angeles Rams (10-1) on Dec. 2. ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matt Patricia took a hands-on approach during his debut season as an NFL head coach, getting close enough to the Detroit Lions during practices that they could easily hear him and see him demonstrate proper fundamentals and techniques.To get his point across at least early in his second training camp, Patricia may have to shout from a cart. And, he may not be able to stand up much.Patricia arrived at his season-opening news conference on a knee scooter and later roamed fields on a cart, elevating his surgically repaired left leg, during the team’s first practice Thursday.“I’m a little bit caught 10, 15 yards further away from the action,” he said. “I’m a coach that likes to be in the middle of it. I enjoy the teaching process of the game.”Patricia had surgery during the offseason to address issues with a tendon, muscle and bone in his lower leg.“I’m honestly trying to be careful with it so I don’t have any setbacks,” he said. “Maybe a little overcautious, when I can be.“It’s a long season.”The Lions are hoping this season lasts longer than the previous one. They missed the playoffs last year for the 16th time this century.Detroit finished 6-10 in Patricia’s first year Jake Rudock Jersey , plummeting with seven losses over the last 10 games after getting off to a solid start under the former New England Patriots defensive coordinator.The Lions attempted to address needs, drafting tight end T.J. Hockenson in the first round and signing free agents such as defensive end Trey Flowers, wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and cornerback Justin Coleman.Patricia also made a significant coaching change, firing Jim Bob Cooter and hiring offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell to try to move the ball and score in a new way.“It’s definitely different,” quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “There’s a lot of things I like about it. There’s a lot of things I’m getting used to.”Stafford is expected to be under center more often in Bevell’s system that strives for balance after often getting snaps in the shotgun as part of pass-heavy game plans.“We’re not going to be dropping back every single play and throwing the ball,” Bevell said.When opponents throw the ball, cornerback Darius Slay wants to pick off as many as possible. Slay insisted his desire to get a new contract won’t impact his play.“I’m going out there to dominate,” he said.Slay and defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison reported to camp on Wednesday after missing the team’s mandatory minicamp last month, hoping their absences would help them get new contracts. Both were put on the non-football injury, as was defensive tackle Darius Kilgo, to give them more time to get into better shape before joining teammates for drills during practice.
