Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson )

Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) is stopped by Detroit Lions' Kassim Osgood (10) during a kick return in the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith watches from the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell (41) prepares to hit Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. Jeffery did not maintain control of the ball. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) falls into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Chicago Bears strong safety Major Wright during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) is congratulated by teammate wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) after his touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson reacts after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) scores a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) runs through Chicago Bears players after his touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is stopped by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Andre Fluellen (96) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) gains 18-yards on a pass reception under pressure from Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kassim Osgood (10) closes in on Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) during a kick off return during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) returns a kick during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for a receiver during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) scrambles during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89), defended by Chicago Bears strong safety Major Wright (21), falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) cannot make the catch as Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell (41) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions' Kris Durham stops Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) recovers a loose ball and is stopped by Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden (24) helps break up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) passes during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) bobbles and misses a catch while defended by Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs between Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) and free safety Louis Delmas (26) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears running back Kahlil Bell (32) runs through the Detroit Lions defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell (41) in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) scrambles in the closing minutes to help seal a win over the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz talks with Detroit Lions defensive back Tyrell Johnson (24) and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) hauls in a 55-yard reception against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) scrambles in the closing minutes to help seal their win over the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) fumbles the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. The Bears recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, left, and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (91) greet each other after their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

DEFENSIVE LINE: B+ The Bears only had one sack but still made key plays. Henry Melton made a couple of Pro Bowl plays. Israel Idonije had a sack and forced fumble that Julius Peppers recovered.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a catch while defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell (41) and outside linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. The Bears won 26-24. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Chicago Bears kicker Olindo Mare (10) kicks during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Anthony Walters #37 of the Chicago Bears tackles Mikel Leshoure #25 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago won the game 26-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Earl Bennett #80 of the Chicago Bears looks for running room after a third quarter catch while playing the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago won the game 26-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Chicago Bears tries to pull in a third quarter pass between Ron Bartell #41 and Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago won the game 26-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Chicago Bears can't come up with with a fourth quarter pass in the end zone in front of Chris Houston #23 of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago won the game 26-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)