Matt Eberflus' struggles continue with historic one-score record

In the United States, the Chicago Bears suffered a close 23-20 defeat to the Detroit Lions on November 28, 2024, which marked their sixth consecutive loss of the season, dropping their record to 4-8. This game was notable for a series of poor clock management decisions made by head coach Matt Eberflus, who faced significant criticism for his approach in the final moments despite having a timeout remaining. With only 32 seconds left, the Bears failed to execute quickly enough to secure a chance to tie the game, culminating in a failed deep pass attempt as time expired. After the game, Eberflus indicated that he had met with Bears general manager Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren to discuss the game and emphasized his intention to refocus on the upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite the mounting pressure surrounding his job status, he refrained from directly addressing questions about his future as head coach, highlighting his confidence in preparing for the next game. The team was granted the weekend off to regroup, but Eberflus mentioned engaging with players to assess their feedback on the game. As the Bears plan their return to playoff contention, the implications of Eberflus's decisions, especially in one-score games, raise concerns about his leadership and the team's overall performance.