NEXT OPPONENT: CHICAGO (5-10)
The Bears have benched QB Jay Cutler for Jimmy Clausen, and second-year coach Marc Trestman's job is in jeopardy. Anything else?
OPPONENT WEEK 16
Detroit 20, Chicago 16
The Lions clinched a playoff spot with the victory in Chicago, but the Bears kept it close by picking off Matthew Stafford twice. One was the first NFL interception by ex-Gopher Brock Vereen.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Jimmy Clausen, quarterback
Clausen saw action as a rookie for Carolina in 2010 but didn't play the next three seasons after the arrival of Cam Newton. He was 23-for-39 for 181 yards and two TDs on Sunday.
OUTLOOK
The loser of this game finishes last in the NFC North. But gets a better draft pick. Hmmm. Outlook: Horns up.
