Bears Coach Faces Criticism After Loss

The Chicago Bears suffered a heartbreaking 18-15 loss to the Washington Commanders, culminating in a last-second Hail Mary touchdown that has brought scrutiny on both head coach Matt Eberflus and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Stevenson’s late-game antics, where he was seen gesturing to fans instead of positioning himself defensively, led to the pivotal touchdown, prompting widespread criticism and an apology from him. Eberflus has faced backlash for his questionable coaching decisions during the final drive, including poor defensive coverage and lack of timeouts. Despite meeting with Stevenson and team leaders, Eberflus has not confirmed whether Stevenson will start in the next game against the Arizona Cardinals, emphasizing the need to focus on future preparations. Analysts argue that while Stevenson’s actions were detrimental, Eberflus bears significant responsibility for the loss due to his coaching choices. Both Stevenson and Eberflus are under pressure to recover from this devastating defeat as the Bears sit last in the NFC North.