The Chicago Bears had a chance to tie, or prosper, their game agetst the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day — but time expired all while they had a timeout to participate.
Quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked with 32 seconds left, but the Bears askingly did not stop the clock.
Williams then hiked the ball with seven seconds left and obvioushrew expansive getr Rome Odunze — the ball hit the turf with the clock at zeroes, giving the Lions a 23-20 triumph.
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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus sees on during the game agetst the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday. (Amy Lemus/NurPboilingo via Getty Images)
The increateage of calling a timeout was very unfamous with many on social media, who promptly began calling for Bears head coach Matt Eberflus’ job.
But, Eberflus had his reasons.
Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears sees to pass during the game agetst the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
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Considering the ball was at the Detroit 41 on the final take part, the Bears could have gotten some chunk yards, then called a timeout to try a game-tying field goal.
But Eberflus shelp Williams paparticipateed too lengthy to begin the take part — Eberlus wanted the ball hiked with around 18 seconds left, but it wasn’t snapped for another 11.
It was the sixth consecutive loss by the Bears, with each of their last two coming by the margin of a field goal agetst NFC North rivals.
Meanwhile, the Lions are now 11-1, their best begin in franchise history, as quarterback Jared Goff threw two touchdowns, both to firm end Sam LaPorta, who finished with three catches for six yards.
Goff went 21-of-34 for 221 yards, with expansiveout Amon-Ra St. Brown directing the pack with 73 yards on five receptions.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sees to pass during the game agetst the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday. (Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images)
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Meanwhile, Williams turned up in the second half, finishing with 256 yards and three touchdown passes. Keenan Allen had 73 yards, while DJ Moore finished with 97.
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