Chicago Bears suffer painful defeat due to failure to utilize remaining timeout

The Chicago Bears continued their season of suffering with another close loss to the Detroit Lions. Trailing 23-20, the Bears had a chance to tie or win the game in the final minute. However, quarterback Caleb Williams took a sack on second down and the team did not use their timeout, despite having one. Coach Matt Eberflus admitted that he hoped to run one more play before calling a timeout, but as the clock ran down, he let the play go. This decision-making has put Eberflus on the hot seat, as his win percentage in close games is the worst among all coaches with 20 or more such games. Social media reacted swiftly and critically to the Bears’ mismanagement of the final moments of the game, with many calling it coaching malpractice. Former NFL QB Matt Ryan criticized Eberflus for not handling critical situations well. The Bears’ record dropped to 4-8 with this loss, while the Lions improved to 11-1, the best in the NFL. This loss adds to a season that has been filled with heartbreak for the Bears, including a Hail Mary loss and blocked game-tying field goals. Overall, the Bears’ 2024 season has been described as brutal and reminiscent of a horror movie by analysts and fans alike.

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