5 notable differences since the last time the Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears

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2. The Chicago Bears saw this speed threat start his progression 

The Chicago Bears were one of the first teams to see the progression of rookie Jameson Williams. After being suspended for the first four games of the season, the Lions took time to ease their first-round pick into the mix. However, the team had a bye week four weeks ago, and the last three weeks have given them the most production they have seen from Williams. 

In the last three games, he has run 64% of the routes on offense, which is up from 40% in his first five games. This has led to more production. 

Williams had a 32-yard touchdown against Chicago and ended with 44 yards. He had 51 yards against Green Bay with a 38-yarder included, and against New Orleans, it was only one catch for 11 yards, but it was also one rush for a touchdown from 19 yards out. 

So, in two of the three games, he has a touchdown, and in two of the three games, he has a 30-yard reception. In all three games, he has made a notable impact. Detroit has had bad injury luck this week, but this is one nice addition that they can trust. This is not the same player who barely saw the field in the first ten weeks of the season, and the Chicago Bears have to be on notice to avoid any big plays.