The Chicago Bears (4-7) will face off against the Detroit Lions (10-1) on Thanksgiving, where Chicago is aiming to snap a five-game losing streak and record their first NFC North win this season.

Free Press sports writers break down and pick Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears game Thursday afternoon at Ford Field in annual Thanksgiving Day opener.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions (10-1) host the Chicago Bears (4-7) in their annual Thanksgiving classic. It’s a matchup between teams going in two very different directions. The Lions have won nine straight. Meanwhile, the Bears have lost five in a row, some in heartbreaking fashion, after opening 4-2.