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Lions grades: A’s all around in Detroit’s statement-making beatdown of Bears

After 20 years, Douglas Cobb, 40, wanted to bring his wife, Charlene, 41, to Detroit, and decided to come to the home opener from Hazlehurst, Miss. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

After playing catch with the football, Chris Klann of Rochester Hills talks with his nephew, Logan Yagiela, left, and his son, Oliver Klann, 12, right, outside Comerica Park before the game. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

From left, Rachelle Roberts, Marinna Bowden, Sterling Johnson and Jacob Bowden, all of Greenville, Mich., toast a drink at Buddy’s Pizza before the game. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, right, greets Lions Executive Vice President Brad Holmes before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, right, laughs with former Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Bill Ford Jr., right, talks with Martha Firestone Ford before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

From left, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp talks with former Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Jacob Joliet of Adair, Iowa carries his son, Stratton, 2, as his wife, Navey (cq), right, follows heading to Ford Field. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Former Lions head coach Wayne Fontes talks with Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr., right, before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. talks with his mother, Martha Firestone Ford, before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, right, talks with former Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Martha Firestone Ford talks with Lions Executive Vice President Brad Holmes, right, before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Lions head coach Dan Campbell greets Lions guard Tate Ratledge (69) before the game. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) reacts with Lions guard Christian Mahogany (73) after Montgomery’s touchdown in the first quarter. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Lions fans make noise during a Bears third down in the first quarter. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Robert Porcher hugs his father, Robert Porcher Jr. as his mother, Marilyn, left, watches as Porcher is inducted into the Pride of the Lions at halftime. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) trips up Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) in the first quarter. Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) evades a tackle by Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) in the first quarter. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) evades a tackle by Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) in the first quarter. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

Show Caption1 of 19After 20 years, Douglas Cobb, 40, wanted to bring his wife, Charlene, 41, to Detroit, and decided to come to the home opener from Hazlehurst, Miss. (Robin Buckson, The Detroit News/The Detroit News/TNS)

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