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          Lions' D'Andre Swift scores first TDs since Dec. 4

          • Eric Woodyard, ESPNJan 1, 2023, 07:07 PM
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              Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

          DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions have had no trouble rushing for touchdowns this season, entering Sunday's action tied for third most with the New York Giants at 19.

          The reason for the Lions' success has been running back Jamaal Williams, who began the day with an NFL-leading 14 rushing TDs.

          Clinging to slight playoff hopes, Detroit took a 14-10 lead over the Chicago Bears on Sunday with another rushing TD, but this time it was D'Andre Swift taking it in from 17 yards out early in the second quarter.

          It was Swift's first rushing touchdown since Dec. 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as he has pushed through shoulder and ankle injuries for most of the season. Swift added a 21-yarder in the third quarter as the Lions took command.

          Williams added his 15th in the third quarter.