Matt Eberflus Throwing Players Under the Bus Sparks Strong Reaction from Keenan Allen After Bears’ Loss to Lions

Head coaches taking the wheel and tossing players under the bus? Not exactly your everyday NFL storyline, but it’s becoming a trend this season. So, when the Bears stumbled against the Lions and Coach Matt Eberflus was grilled about the game’s chaotic final moments, his response was telling.

His plan was more of a hopeful prayer… What? You can’t hope when you literally call the short… Re-rack the play, snap at 18 seconds, hit an in-bounds throw, call a timeout, and then kick for glory. Sounds smooth on paper, right? But after yet another missed opportunity, Eberflus stood by the strategy, summing it up with, “We’ve just got to do a better job together.” A diplomatic punt, if you will.

Enter veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, stepping up like the seasoned pro he is. Instead of letting the blame game spiral, he took it on the chin, saying, “I feel like we did enough as players to win the game.” That’s leadership for you—accountability in the huddle, even when the game plan doesn’t quite click. He wasn’t letting Eberflus get away with mismanagement. Clearly, he did not!

But let’s be honest: when the losses stack up and the finger-pointing starts, it’s clear the Bears have more than just a play-calling problem on their hands. And you don’t have to dig far to find proof. Just ask cornerback Kyler Gordon, who gave a postgame response that spoke volumes without saying much at all.

“Next question. No comment.” That’s Gordon on whether there’s more to these close losses than meets the eye. His silence might be louder than any critique. Maybe a hint that frustrations run through every layer of this squad.

From the huddle to the sideline, the Bears seem to be caught in a loop of “almosts” and “what-ifs.” The problem-solving of it starts with Eberflus. Call it whatever, but a coach lays out the foundation his team plays on. So, does it mean Eberflus is running on borrowed time? Well…sigh.

Trouble’s knocking on Matt Eberflus’ door

A Thanksgiving loss was the tipping point that Matt Eberflus did not want. But he brought it upon himself. There’s hardly any coach who has survived the wrath of the fans. So, when the Bears fans held Eberflus accountable for the loss, you know the postgame pressers would involve a question or two regarding his job security. But the embattled head coach dodged the inevitable question.

“This is the NFL,” Eberflus said, adding, “I’m just going to put my best foot forward and keep grinding.” That’s coach-speak 101, but here’s the kicker: this wasn’t just any loss. It was a clock management disaster in front of a national audience. And if that doesn’t scream “hot seat,” what does?

Postgame, things only got messier. Players hinted at cracks in the usual routine, with whispers that Eberflus skipped addressing the team in the locker room—a claim he denied, calling it “the same operation.” His message? “It’s hard, it’s difficult, but we still have a lot to be thankful for.”

Thankful? Sure, sir. But our guess is, probably, not for a game plan that sabotaged the hard work of players who clawed back against a 10-1 Lions squad. And when team leaders like Keenan Allen openly critique the coaching decisions, it’s a sign that respect within the locker room is eroding.

If Eberflus is still pacing the sidelines next week against the 49ers, the Bears front office has some explaining to do. At this point, the question isn’t whether Eberflus has lost the locker room. It’s how much longer the organization can afford to ignore it.