NFL Picks Week 5: Score Prediction for Bears vs. Lions on Monday Night Football

The Detroit Lions haven't been on Monday Night Football in 10 years. 

Ty Detmer was the quarterback back in 2001 when they lost 35-0 against Kurt Warner and the Greatest Show On Turf. 

Think Ford Field will be electric tonight?

I do.

The Lions haven't been the best team in the first half but have shown an uncanny ability to comeback in the second half when it matters most. 

They've become the talk of the NFL.

Calvin Johnson is arguably the best player in the league and if you ask me, he's the most unstoppable.

Matthew Stafford has stayed healthy and as predicted, has been playing at a Pro Bowl level.

The defense hasn't been elite, but they have created critical turnovers with immense pressure from their defensive line.

Simply put, this isn't the best matchup for the Chicago Bears.

Where to start?

Jay Cutler has already been sacked 15 times and Nick Fairley makes his pro debut, adding to an already ferocious defensive front.

Chicago is allowing 301.5 yards through the air and really, who's covering Megatron? After a season in which they stifled opposing running backs, the Bears are 24th against the rush so far (124.3 yards per game).

The Lions love throwing the football, but second-year running back Jahvid Best is really coming into his own, especially in the screen game. Best has 17 receptions for 205 yards and a score to start the season.

Look for Detroit to utilize him with Julius Peppers pressuring. 

In front of what should be a raucous crowd, I like the Lions in this one, big.

Lions 34, Bears 17