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Liam McKeone

Bears' Matt Eberflus Blasted for Incomprehensible Decision Before Blocked Field Goal

Matt Eberflus | Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Chicago Bears improbably lost another game on the final play Sunday, as Cairo Santos's go-ahead field goal attempt was blocked by the Green Bay Packers. The 20-19 loss drops Chicago to 4-6 on the year and has brought head coach Matt Eberflus under heavy fire for his late-game decision-making. Again.

Earlier this year Eberflus was hammered for a defensive play-call that helped the Washington Commanders pull off their amazing Hail Mary as time expired in a devastating loss for the Bears. On Sunday, it was his choice to not try to get Santos any closer on his 46-yard field goal attempt that garnered significant criticism.

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