Matt Eberflus Declares Caleb Williams as Starting Quarterback Amid Struggles
- Caleb Williams will continue as the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears as stated by head coach Matt Eberflus.
- The Bears have not scored a touchdown in the last two games, marking a record 23 consecutive drives without a touchdown.
- Eberflus is considering changes to the coaching staff, including the possibility of switching offensive playcallers.
On November 10, 2024, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced that rookie quarterback Caleb Williams would remain the starter after a series of poor offensive performances, culminating in a 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots. This defeat marked the Bears" third consecutive loss and continued a troubling trend for the team, which has not scored a touchdown in consecutive games, and has gone 23 drives without reaching the end zone. Eberflus acknowledged considering changes to the coaching staff, particularly regarding the offensive playcaller, following disappointing results since the Bears hired Shane Waldron as the offensive coordinator in January 2024 after firing Luke Getsy. The Bears’ offensive struggles have been particularly severe during this losing streak, with Williams facing intense pressure and recording his lowest yardage output to date.