The Bears’ final five regular-season games could become a referendum on the Matt Eberflus era — where it is and which direction its heading. And playing the Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field is a perfect place to start.
Three weeks ago, with the Bears were coming off an unimpressive victory over the woeful Panthers and eager to show they were heading in the right direction against a Super Bowl-contending team. A 31-26 loss to the Lions at Ford Field didn’t settle the matter either way.
