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HomeScheduleDET at CHI

Week 1 · 2004 Season· FINAL

Detroit Lions

0-0 · NFC North

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Chicago Bears

0-0 · NFC North

Date

Sun, Sep 12, 2004

Week 1

Kickoff

1:05 PM ET

Location

Soldier Field

Chicago, Illinois

Result

DET 20, CHI 16

Overview
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Roster Strength · Madden

2004 ratings: closest snapshot before Week 1

Detroit Lions

Starter Avg

85.6

top 22 by OVR

Elite

4

players rated 90+

Top Rated

9100-0001388
9100-0018234
9000-0020528
9000-0006800
8900-0014450

61 rated players on roster

Chicago Bears

Starter Avg

85.9

top 22 by OVR

Elite

6

players rated 90+

Top Rated

9800-0009472
9700-0019456
9200-0002041
9200-0010609
9100-0019699

64 rated players on roster

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