ALLEN PARK -- Defensive lineman Chris Smith continues to bounce between the practice squad, free agency and the main roster for the Detroit Lions. Smith was waived on Monday afternoon after playing 12 defensive snaps in the team’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions had no answer for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday as their 11-game winning streak came to an end.

Brian Branched moved from his safety position to slot cornerback in nickel packages Sunday to help the Detroit Lions' beleaguered secondary.

The Chicago Bears lost again. This time, it was a home defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions, 34-17, who are one of the elite teams in the NFC. Make that nine straight losses for Chicago. Detroit being an elite team is not an excuse for the Bears,

The Chicago Bears and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams lost their ninth-consecutive game 34-17 against division-rival Detroit Lions. With the fourth 300-yard game, the former USC Trojans star is now tied for a franchise record in Bears' history.