With the defeat of Green Bay (2-3) by the Atlanta Falcons, the Bears are now in first place after a 34-7 win over the 0-4 Lions on Sunday. The Vikings, now 1-3, play against the New Orleans Saints tonight and will try to tie the Packers for second place.

Detroit made the choice to stop Matt Forte by focusing on a strong run defense and got burned by Kyle Orton with a career day.  Orton completed the day going 24 of 34 for two touchdowns and no interceptions with a 121.4 passer rating. Forte ended the day with 36 yards on 15 rushing attempts and a 2.4 yard average.  Despite the poor average Forte scored two touchdowns with a 1 yard run and 9 yard reception.  Kevin Jones, playing against his former team, also ran 36 yards on 10 carries for a respectable 3.6 yard average. 

The Bears other offensive touchdown was scored by Devin Hester on a 12 yard reception.  The defense managed to put some points on the board when Charles Tillman scored on an interception from Detroit backup Orlovsky that bounced off Roy Williams hands.

Also impressive during the game were a 52 yard catch from Greg Olsen down the middle and a acrobatic one handed catch from Marty Booker that set up Forte's 1 yard TD run.

Despite missing Nathan Vasher, the defense looked solid and controlled the Detroit offense. The defense only allowed the Lions 185 total yards with four sacks and an interception that was returned for a touchdown.  Detroit found the running game was futile, as most Bears opponents have this season.  The Lions Rudy Johnson and Kevin Smith were limited to a combined 54 yards on 13 carries. The Lions only score of the game came from a Hester fumble they recovered on the Bears 22.

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