Eberflus Stands by Decision Amid Bears' Thanksgiving Heartbreak

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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus defended his decision not to call a timeout during a crucial final play in their 23-20 Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions. The Bears, who were in position to tie the game, failed to manage the clock effectively after quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked, leading to a rushed and incomplete final pass as time expired. Eberflus took responsibility for the mismanagement, which overshadowed a strong second-half comeback led by Williams. The loss extended the Bears' losing streak to six games.
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