A particularly damning statistic shared by a Chicago sports account on social media underscores the Bears' unique place in recent history. Prior to their latest defeat, teams with three or more sacks, at least three interceptions, and a pick-six had a perfect record since 2015. With the Bears' loss, that record now stands at 40-1.
The Bears' defense has been strong in many respects, with 14 takeaways in the past four games. However, the offense has frequently failed to capitalize on these opportunities, which has resulted in a series of disappointing outcomes, including punts, turnovers, and a lack of points scored off takeaways.
Moreover, the defense, despite its strengths, has allowed substantial yardage in critical moments, particularly highlighted by the 212 passing yards conceded in the fourth quarter against the Browns. This suggests issues not only with offensive coordination but also with the defensive strategy at crucial times.
Perhaps the most significant indication of the Bears' struggles under Eberflus is their win-loss record. Eberflus has won only eight of his first 30 games as head coach, marking a .266 winning percentage�the worst in the franchise's history. Additionally, many of these games have been closely contested, decided by a single score, yet the Bears have often been on the losing side, further emphasizing the issues at play.
Criticism has been directed not just at the players' performance, but also at Eberflus's decisions, including his hiring choices and in-game management. The pattern of fourth-quarter collapses and the inability to secure wins in tight games have led to a stark conclusion: the current coaching approach is not yielding the desired results, and significant changes might be necessary to turn the tide for the storied Chicago franchise.
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19 DECEMBRE | 41 ANSWERS These three stats prove Matt Eberflus will be let go very soon... Is Matt Eberflus coaching in his last season with the Bears? | ||
yes | 26 | 63.4 % |
no | 15 | 36.6 % |
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