Chicago Bears Fire Matt Eberflus After Thanksgiving Loss

The Chicago Bears have officially pulled the plug on the Matt Eberflus era. In a historic move, the franchise fired its head coach mid-season for the first time ever, ending his tumultuous run just two and a half years in.

The announcement came Friday, less than 24 hours after the Bears’ crushing 23-20 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Detroit Lions—a game that sealed the team’s sixth consecutive defeat. Fans and analysts were quick to criticize Eberflus for his questionable decision-making during the game, particularly his choice not to call a timeout in the final minute while trailing by three. The Bears’ late-game efforts fell short, adding yet another frustrating chapter to an already disappointing season.

Despite expressing confidence earlier in the day about returning to the sidelines for next week’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, Eberflus was dismissed. His record with the Bears ends at a dismal 14-32, including a 4-8 start to the 2024 season. One of his biggest struggles? Close-scoring games, which repeatedly slipped through his fingers.

The Bears have named offensive coordinator Thomas Brown as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. While the team faces a tough road ahead, whoever takes on the full-time role will inherit a golden opportunity: working with 2024 No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams. With the star quarterback and a promising offense on the roster, Chicago’s future could shine brighter than its recent past—if the right coach steps in to lead the way.