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Receiving: 3 / 38 / 0 on 3 targets
With rookie TE Greg Olsen out, most expected Clark to see more action than he did. He did make the most of his targets by catching all three passes that were thrown his way, including one from the shadow of his own end zone for 24 yards.
Receiving: 4 / 29 / 0 on 5 targets
Clark was heavily involved in the passing game, serving as Grossman's main target during the first three quarters as the Bears were content with moving the ball down the field in short chunks and taking time off of the clock.
Receiving: 2 / 58 / 0 on 3 targets
Clark biggest contribution on offense came in the third quarter on a catch that he made that went for 52 yards. On the play he secured the pass, bounced off of safety Roy Williams, and took the ball all the way down to the Dallas 22 yard line. Clark's only other catch in the game went for six yards. He was also targeted on the Bears' fake field goal attempt.
Receiving: 7 / 44 / 1 on 10 targets
The Bears needed Clark to block much of the afternoon, but he managed to slip off the line and find soft spots in the Lions' zone defense. Overall, Clark had a productive day and scored a touchdown with 52 seconds left to draw the team to within a field goal.
Receiving: 3 / 62 / 1 on 4 targets
Clark and Griese have chemistry, perhaps dating back to their time in Denver, according to NBC's John Madden. Clark led the team in receiving yards and caught the game winning 34 yard touchdown on a play action pass where he was wide open and Griese made a perfect throw.
Receiving: 3 / 48 / 0 on 5 targets
Clark and teammate Greg Olson both served effective roles in the Bears game plan against the Vikings. Clark saw more action early in the game and in situations where the Bears were trying to establish the run.
Receiving: 5 / 32 / 0 on 5 targets
Clark caught all five passes thrown his way for 32 yards. Two of his receptions resulted in Chicago first downs.
Receiving: 1 / 11 / 0 on 6 targets
Clark had one catch for 11 yards in the first half. It would be his only catch of the game, but he would get four targets in the second half.
Receiving: 2 / 24 / 0 on 3 targets
Desmond Clark was targeted three times, catching two passes for 24 yards, both for first downs.
Receiving: 1 / 7 / 0 on 2 targets
Clark is clearly the number two target between the two tight ends. He fumbled the ball on his only reception and did not get a second chance.
Receiving: 5 / 76 / 1 on 5 targets
Desmond Clark caught all five of his targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. Clark started the game off with a bang, catching three passes on the Bears opening drive for 25 yards, the third being a one yard touchdown in the back of the end zone. In the third quarter Clark had a beautiful 44 yard gain on a perfectly thrown ball by Rex Grossman. Though generally not considered the big play threat of the tight end duo with Greg Olsen, it was Clark that was making all of the big plays at the position in this one.
Receiving: 3 / 33 / 0 on 6 targets
Clark had three catches for 33 yards in the game. His biggest catch was a 20 yard reception in the third quarter that helped set up the Bears only touchdown of the game.
Receiving: 1 / 9 / 0 on 1 targets
Clark caught a first quarter pass to get the Bears in the red zone, and he was not heard from again.
Receiving: 2 / 13 / 1 on 3 targets
Clark made the most of his three targets, catching one for ten yards. The other was the lone Bear passing touchdown of the game. Lined up in a power formation, Clark released into the back of the end zone and was wide open for Orton to drop the ball into his hands.