The Detroit Lions visit Chicago in the NFC North matchup against the Bears

(CBS DETROIT) — The Detroit Lions (12-2) visit the Chicago Bears (4-10) on Sunday, hoping to bounce back from a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.

The The Lions lost to the Bills 48-42 in a high-scoring affairwhich snapped Detroit’s 11-game winning streak.

Detroit didn’t just lose a game against Buffalo. The Lions lost some more key players and added a running back David Montgomerydefensive tackle Alim McNeill, cornerback Carlton Davis and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey to a long list of injuries.

Montgomery’s absence leaves fellow running back Jahmyr Gibbs to carry a heavier load, though Campbell wants to be mindful of the number of carries the speedy second-year pro gets against the Bears.

“We’ve got to use and maximize the reps we have for him and make sure we don’t give him too much,” Campbell said. “We still have to be able to be smart with him, but we need him. We need him and that’s the trick.”

Ifeatu Melifonwu is listed as activeaccording to the team, and is expected to make his season debut against the Bears. Melifonwu has been out since September with an ankle injury.

The Bears have lost eight straight and are coming off a 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago has been outscored a combined 73-20 in the first quarter this season, including 27-0 in the past three games. Opponents hold a 53-0 first-half edge during that span.

Injuries

Montgomery, along with starting offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, are inactive for Sunday’s game, the Lions said.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Watch for live updates below.