Images: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears battled the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday eventually losing the game 20-14.
Quarterback Jimmy Clausen started his first game for the Bears passing for 181 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen reacts in anger after hitting hit in the head by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, not in picture, Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. At left is Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Bynes.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in the second half.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen gets hit in the head by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah late in the fourth quarter Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears tackle Jermon Bushrod comes off their field after the Bears last possession against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler reacts as he listens to a conversation between Jimmy Clausen and head coach Marc Trestman late in the first half Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen comes off the field after a failed third down pass against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen squats on the sidelines after the Bears last possession in the loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler whispers to Jimmy Clausen after the Bears last possession in the loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears safety Ryan Mundy (21) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass in the first half.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) kisses his fiancee Jess Gysin after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) in the second half.
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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) runs into the end zone for a touchdown past Chicago Bears defenders in the second half.
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Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) celebrates a touchdown reception with receiver Josh Morgan (19) and quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) in the second half.
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Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff (90) celebrates a sack in the first half.
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Chicago Bears' Sherrick McManis (27) recovers the ball after Detroit Lions' Jeremy Ross (12) muffed the catch on a Bears punt in the first half.
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Chicago Bears safety Brock Vereen (45) intercepts a pass in the end zone thrown by Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first half.
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Their were plenty of empty seats like these in the second deck at midfield Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Chicago Bears safety Brock Vereen (45) in the first half.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a touchdown pass form quarterback Jimmy Clausen Sunday against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs and cornerback Charles Tillman on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions in the last home game of the 2014 season Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell runs for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears kick returner Marc Mariani is tripped up by Detroit Lions special teams player Theo Riddick Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery splits the defense of Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay and outside linebacker DeAndre Levy Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen reacts in anger after getting hit in the head by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, far right, Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller and cornerback Tim Jennings Sunday taunt Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater after Fuller blocked his field goal attempt at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell gains yardage against the Chicago Bears late in the fourth quarter Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman and offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen jumps into the arms of center Roberto Garza after throwing a touchdown pass Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen rolls out on the first play of the game against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen scrambles for yardage against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Jared Allen sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears defensive end Jared Allen celebrates his sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears free safety Brock Vereen intercepts Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the end zone Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy reacts after his interception of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is wrapped up by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Caraun Reid Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte runs against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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