Images: Bears finish season with loss to Lions
The Bears finished the season losing to the Detroit Lions 24-20 at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday.
It was three interceptions by Bears quarterback Jay Cutler that proved destructive in the loss. Cutler threw 17/23 for 245 yards and 2 TDs.
Bears running back Forte may have ended his career with the Bears with this game, rushing for 76-yards and catching for 34 yards with one TD.
Robbie Gould's 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter cut the defifict to 24-20 for the Bears as Gould set a franchise-record 33rd of the season.
The loss made the Bears the worst team in the NFC North at 6-10, while the Lions moved to 7-9.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by Detroit Lions strong safety Isa Abdul-Quddus in the first half Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte celebrates his touchdown run with members of Da Beat of Da Bears Drumline Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has words with Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah after throwing an interception at the end of the game Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) scores a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gets into a shoving and slapping mix against Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah on the final Chicago offensive play Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte runs the length of Soldier Field Sunday after the last game of the year against the Detroit Lions in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte greets fans after the game against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago. The Lions won 24-20.
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Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould watches his record setting field goal against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) celebrates a touchdown in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson talks about getting together during the off season Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte runs for yardage against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) celebrates a touchdown as inside linebacker Christian Jones, left, congratulates him on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy runs for yardage against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates his touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) is tackled by Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy, left, outside linebacker Willie Young and cornerback Bryce Callahan, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Former NFL player William Perry waves to fans as he arrives on the field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler lays on the turf after being sacked Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox on the sidelines during the season ending loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox on the sidelines during the season ending loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron catches a pass against Chicago Bears strong safety Harold Jones-Quartey Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter fight for a pass Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. It was incomplete.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands to ball to running back Joique Bell Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter works against Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles for yardage against the Chicago Bears Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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