Joique Bell and Calvin Johnson have edged the Detroit Lions in front against the Chicago Bears by scoring late touchdowns in the second quarter to give their side a 24-14 lead at the break.

Alshon Jeffrey found the breakthrough 10 minutes in the first quarter for the Bears by latching onto a pass from Jay Cutler for 10 yards.

The Lions were given a boost when Matt Prater fired his kick through the posts to grab a field goal, which have been lacking this season for the team.

After a stumble from Matthew Stafford, the Bears extended their lead through Jeffrey once again when Cutler faked the handoff and dropped back under pressure before sending the ball over a number of defenders to find his teammate.

The Lions got themselves back into contention early in the second quarter when Stafford threw on third and seven to find Calvin Johnson deep down the left for a 25-yard touchdown.

The hosts had a touchdown chalked off for a holding penalty, but they took the lead shortly afterwards, three minutes before the end of the second quarter when Bell got the handoff before jumping over the line to snatch a touchdown.

Johnson and Stafford combined again to snatch a touchdown for six yards to extend the Lions' lead further before the break.