Dan Campbell couldn't remember his first touchdown despite it happening exactly 25 years ago this week, calling it "sad" that he forgot such a rare achievement.

The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL season on a mission to repeat as both kings of the NFC North and the regular season NFC leaders. Through their first four games, Dan Campbell's squad are certainly living up to the billing.

Here are the top reasons for optimism as the Chicago Bears look ahead to their final 13-game slate for the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery, a former Mount Healthy High School standout, threw a second-quarter touchdown pass to Brock Wright during the team's NFL Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

The Detroit Lions have set a new franchise record for the most points and most TDs in the first five games of any season

Justin Fields led the Bears to a 24-14, win over the Lions in October, but Andy Dalton will start at QB for Chicago on Thanksgiving

The Dallas Cowboys are on the road this week to face the New York Jets in attempt to redeem last week's tie at home.