Bears HC Matt Eberflus' Succinct 5-Word Take on Squandered Lead Against Lions
Detroit rallied with 17 unanswered points, clinching a 31-26 victory over the Bears. Post-game, Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus highlighted the critical issue in Chicago's performance, as reported by Courtney Cronin from ESPN.
«The disappointment was the finish,» Eberflus stated.
The Bears maintained the lead throughout the game until the final 29 seconds of the fourth quarter. Detroit then gained a three-point advantage, and a fumble forced by Lions' Aidan Hutchinson, which led to a safety, sealed the fate of the Bears, marking a complete turnaround.
In their last five defeats, the Bears have lost four by a narrow margin. Despite being competitive in games, closing them out has been a challenge. Against the Lions, they not only remained competitive but also squandered an early lead.
This loss brings Chicago's season record to 3-8. A victory over the Lions would not have significantly altered the Bears' playoff prospects, but it could have signaled progress against a formidable Detroit team. The disintegration of their lead into a defeat leaves the Bears contemplating their next steps.
Matt Eberflus expressed his dismay at the conclusion of Chicago's week 11 game against the Lions. With another disappointing season unfolding, many Bears supporters are questioning whether 2023 might mark the end of Eberflus' tenure as head coach.
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19 NOVEMBRE | 229 ANSWERS Bears HC Matt Eberflus' Succinct 5-Word Take on Squandered Lead Against Lions Will Matt Eberflus finish the season with the Bears? | ||
| Yes | 102 | 44.5 % |
| No | 127 | 55.5 % |
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