Matt Eberflus’ gamble doesn’t pay off in Bears’ loss to Vikings

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches during the first quarter Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. (David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS — Before Matt Eberflus tried the most daring move of his nascent head-coaching career, he gathered the Bears’ defenders Sunday.

‘‘I said, ‘Listen, we’re going for this,’ ’’ Eberflus said. ‘‘ ‘There is a chance we don’t get it. But listen: I want you to respond to this if we don’t get it.’ ’’