The Chicago Bears had an opportunity to tie, or win, their sport towards the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day — however time expired all whereas they’d a timeout to make use of.
Quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked with 32 seconds left, however the Bears curiously didn’t cease the clock.
Williams then hiked the ball with seven seconds left and overthrew extensive receiver Rome Odunze — the ball hit the turf with the clock at zeroes, giving the Lions a 23-20 victory.
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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus appears to be like on through the sport towards the Detroit Lions at Ford Area in Detroit on Thursday. (Amy Lemus/NurPhoto by way of Getty Photos)
The dearth of calling a timeout was very unpopular with many on social media, who instantly started calling for Bears head coach Matt Eberflus’ job.
However, Eberflus had his causes.
Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears appears to be like to cross through the sport towards the Detroit Lions at Ford Area in Detroit on Thursday. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Photos)
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Contemplating the ball was on the Detroit 41 on the ultimate play, the Bears might have gotten some chunk yards, then known as a timeout to try a game-tying discipline aim.
However Eberflus stated Williams waited too lengthy to begin the play — Eberlus needed the ball hiked with round 18 seconds left, nevertheless it wasn’t snapped for one more 11.
It was the sixth consecutive loss by the Bears, with every of their final two coming by the margin of a discipline aim towards NFC North rivals.
In the meantime, the Lions at the moment are 11-1, their finest begin in franchise historical past, as quarterback Jared Goff threw two touchdowns, each to tight finish Sam LaPorta, who completed with three catches for six yards.
Goff went 21-of-34 for 221 yards, with wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown main the pack with 73 yards on 5 receptions.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams appears to be like to cross through the sport towards the Detroit Lions at Ford Area in Detroit on Thursday. (Lon Horwedel-Imagn Photos)
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In the meantime, Williams turned up within the second half, ending with 256 yards and three landing passes. Keenan Allen had 73 yards, whereas DJ Moore completed with 97.
Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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