Chicago Bears make decision on Matt Eberflus' future after huge mistake in Thanksgiving loss to the Lions

The Chicago BearsĀ are sticking with head coach Matt Eberflus it seems, despite hisĀ huge mistake in their Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions.

Eberflus arrived for his usual post-game Zoom call with reporters on Friday morning.

Eberflus hinted about his future indirectly, mentioning that things were ‘normal’ while focusing on preparing the team for their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers on December 8.

‘I’m going to be working on finishing up this game and… working to San Francisco,’ he said.

The Bears had the chance to cause a huge shock at Ford FieldĀ on Thursday but squandered it at the death.

During the game, Eberflus mishandled the final play, resulting in the Bears missing a potential game-tying field goal opportunity as time expired, squandering their chance to force overtime.

The Chicago Bears are sticking with Matt Eberflus, despite his mistake in their loss to Detroit

The Chicago Bears are sticking with Matt Eberflus, despite his mistake in their loss to Detroit

The Chicago Bears currently hold a 4-8 record for the season, with Eberflus presiding over a lackluster first NFL season for quarterback Caleb Williams, who was the top overall pick in this year’s draft.

The manner of the loss in Detroit heaped more pressure on Eberflus, with the Bears last in the NFC North.

Rookie quarterback Williams, meanwhile, completed 20 of 39 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns.

Eberflus appeared to blame quarterback Williams for how the dying moments of the team’s loss to theĀ Lions unfolded, despite refusing to call a timeout that could have saved the game.

The Bears had the ball in Lions territory late in the game with a chance to drive for a game-tying field goal or go-ahead touchdown, but they blew the opportunity before losing 23-20 – their sixth straight loss.

Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 seconds left, with the team allowing time to run off the clock even though Chicago had one more timeout.

The Bears were scrambling to organize their formation after Williams was sacked, despite Eberflus having a chance to stop the clock.

‘We take the sack right there and so we are at 36 seconds right there,’ Eberflus said. ‘And our hope was that because it was third going into forth that we rack that play at 18 seconds, throw it in bounds and get into field goal range and call the time out.

Eberflus appeared to blame Caleb Williams for how the final few seconds of the Lions loss went

Eberflus appeared to blame Caleb Williams for how the final few seconds of the Lions loss went

‘That was our decision making process on that. We were outside of field goal range so we needed to get a few more yards in there, as close as we can get, and then we were going to call time out.

‘That’s why we held that last time out at the end of the game. Like I said, disappointing for the players who put a lot of work in a short week and put themselves in position to win that game.

‘I like what we did there. Again, once it’s under seven (seconds), you’re going to call a timeout there – actually under 12 and then really you don’t have an option because it’s third to fourth, you have to throw it into the end zone then.Ā 

‘To me it’s – I think we handled it the right way, I do believe that you just re-rack the play, get it in bounds and call timeout and that’s why we held it and didn’t work out the way we wanted it to.’

In the aftermath of the game, analysts all laid the blame with Eberflus.

‘Man I feel for you Bears fans. That was just brutal. Literal coaching malpractice,’ J.J. Watt said on X. ‘What in the absolute world was that? The end of game management by them multiple times this year is absolutely BAFFLING.’

The manner of the Lions loss heaped more pressure on Eberflus, with his team last in NFC North

The manner of the Lions loss heaped more pressure on Eberflus, with his team last in NFC North

Stephen A. Smith blamed Eberflus too, saying: ‘No timeout. Not spiking if the ball. You get off just one play in the final 26 seconds.Ā 

‘Is there any more proof needed for the Chicago BearsĀ and their fans everywhere that a new coach is needed? That itā€™s time for a change?’

Former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan said on CBS: ‘This is unacceptable from the head coach position.Ā 

‘Your responsibility is to not panic in critical situations. To put your team in the best opportunity to win games. That’s a massive, massive fail by Matt Eberflus.’

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like
JonBenƩt Ramsey's father reveals new detail that could help unlock mystery over who killed his six-year-old beauty queen daughter as Geraldo Rivera issues apology to him over 1997 mock trial on her death

“Father of JonBenĆ©t Ramsey Shares Crucial New Detail in Unsolved Murder Case as Geraldo Rivera Apologizes for Past Actions”

The father ofĀ JonBenĆ©t Ramsey, the six-year-old beauty queen found strangled to death…
When is Giving Tuesday 2024? Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson shares how giving back can benefit your mental, physical health

What is the date of Giving Tuesday in 2024? Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson explains the positive impact of giving on your mental and physical well-being

CHICAGO (WLS) — With Thanksgiving and Black Friday in the rear view,…
Ohio woman who ate a CAT in viral stomach-churning video learns her fate as judge unleashes: 'You've embarrassed this nation'

Ohio woman’s sentencing for consuming a cat in a disturbing viral video sparks judge’s harsh criticism

A woman from Ohio, who was recorded eating a cat in a…
Jude Law joins the 'Star Wars' family in the new Disney+ series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'

Jude Law becomes part of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise in the upcoming Disney+ show ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

LOS ANGELES — In a galaxy far, far away a new story…
Jane Fonda Squirms As Bill Maher Puts Her on the Spot Over Craziness of Far Left

Jane Fonda Feels Uncomfortable as Bill Maher Challenges Her on Extreme Views of the Far Left

Bill Maher had far-left Jane Fonda on his podcast, “Club Random,” as…
Apple accused of spying on employees' iPhones in new lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges Apple is monitoring employees’ iPhones

Apple has been accused of illegally monitoring its workers’ personal iPhones and…
Chicago mass shooting: CPD investigating after 3 killed, 5 wounded at Chicago Lawn gathering on 59th Street, police say

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Incident at Chicago Lawn Gathering on 59th Street

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are still investigating a shooting incident that…
Sir Elton John's pals 'seriously concerned' and urge 77-year-old music legend to 'slow down' amid numerous health woes - following the revelation he'd 'lost his eyesight'

Elton John’s friends worried and advise the 77-year-old music icon to take it easy because of health issues, after he reveals he has lost his eyesight.

Sir Elton John’s pals are reportedly ‘seriously concerned’ about the music legend…
Father Nicholas Jones arrested in shooting death of son Princeton Nicholas Jones in Compton, California

Father arrested in Compton, California for shooting his son

COMPTON, Calif. — A father has been arrested in connection with the…
Warped reason glamorous model, 27, shot trader husband, 34, dead before killing herself on balcony of an oceanside condo

Distorted logic: Stunning model, aged 27, shoots husband, aged 34, then takes her own life on balcony of a beachfront apartment

A glamorous model who shot her day-trader husband five times at an…
Charlamagne tha God's no nonsense message for Democrats after Hunter Biden pardon

“Charlamagne tha God’s Straight Talk to Democrats Following Hunter Biden Pardon”

Charlamagne tha God had a simple message for Democrats after President Joe…
Ellen DeGeneres andĀ Portia de Rossi pose in theĀ Cotswolds countryside after their multimillion-pound farmhouse was hit by flooding

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi showcase their resilience in the Cotswolds countryside after their multimillion-pound farmhouse endures flooding

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi posed for a photo…