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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), defensive tackle DJ Reader (98), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26), linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) celebrate their win against the Chicago Bears with a turkey drumstick after winning 23-20 on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

Detroit Lions 'Amon-Ra St. Brown on Win Over Chicago Bears: 'Crazy Game'

Former USC Trojans and current Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown made his presence felt in a close game once again, hauling in five receptions for 73 yards in a 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears. St. Brown now ranks in the top five in the NFL.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), defensive tackle DJ Reader (98), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26), linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) celebrate their win against the Chicago Bears with a turkey drumstick after winning 23-20 on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

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Detroit Lions 'Amon-Ra St. Brown on Win Over Chicago Bears: 'Crazy Game'

Former USC Trojans and current Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown made his presence felt in a close game once again, hauling in five receptions for 73 yards in a 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears. St. Brown now ranks in the top five in the NFL.

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