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Grading Each Detroit Lions Positional Unit vs. Chicago Bears

Grading Each Detroit Lions Positional Unit vs. Chicago Bears

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The Detroit Lions had to struggle on Sunday just to defeat the Chicago Bears, but they still found a way to win 20-14. Thanks to a newly-revitalized ground game and one of the league's top defenses, Detroit can now play for their first NFC North crown since 1993. Here are the grades for each Lions unit from the game.

Quarterback

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Quarterback

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Matthew Stafford finished 22-of-39 for 243 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, but both of his interceptions were thrown when the Lions were in the red zone. This was easily one of Stafford's worst performances of the season.

Grade: D

Running Backs

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Running Backs

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After many weeks of disappointment, Reggie Bush broke out with 108 total yards on 13 touches and a first-quarter touchdown. Bush started in place of Joique Bell, who missed the first half for disciplinary issues. In the second half, Bell was dominant, rushing for 74 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.

Grade: A-

Receivers

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Receivers

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Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate once again carried the day with no other receivers making a huge impact. Johnson recorded six catches for 103 yards and Tate recorded five receptions for 62 yards. Jeremy Ross was the only other receiver to catch a pass, which went for 11 yards.

Grade: C

Offensive Line

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Offensive Line

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Detroit's offensive line had another bad performance. In pass protection, Detroit allowed seven quarterback hits and the Bears sacked Stafford four times. The ugliest play, however, was Dominic Raiola's stomp on Ego Ferguson.

Grade: D+

Defensive Line

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Defensive Line

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Outside of Ndamukong Suh, the defensive line had one of their worst performances of the season. Suh finished with two sacks with Jason Jones and Ezekiel Ansah each adding two tackles. Ansah, however, was called for a personal foul after a cheap shot on Jimmy Clausen.

Grade: D

Linebackers

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Linebackers

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Outside of DeAndre Levy, the linebacking corps had an average day. Levy recorded eight tackles, including one for loss, while Josh Bynes added three tackles on his own.

Grade: C

Secondary

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Secondary

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Detroit's secondary was once again solid, allowing just 181 yards passing. Glover Quin added another interception, making him the NFL's leader with seven, while James Ihedigbo added seven tackles. Darius Slay also added two passes defended.

Grade: B

Special Teams

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Special Teams

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Detroit's kicking was again solid, with Matt Prater making two of three field goals and Sam Martin pinning his only punt inside the 20. However, the return and coverage units struggled once again. Jeremy Ross muffed a punt, which resulted in a Bears touchdown, while Julian Stanford added a roughing the kicker penalty, which led to another touchdown.

Grade: D

Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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