Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus gives statement after mid-season firing
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
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The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
The Bears had the ball in Lions territory late in the game with a chance to drive for a game-tying field goal or go-ahead touchdown, but they blew the opportunity.
Much unlike the case for the Bears lately, the ground-game for Detroit is running on all cylinders—thanks to an ex-Bear.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
The Packers beat the last-place Bears (4-6) for the 11th straight time, the longest streak by either team in the storied rivalry.
Jones said there has been a different energy at practice this week under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
