Bears coach Matt Eberflis explained the decision not to call a timeout at the last second as fans chanted for the firing.

gave Chicago Bears Their game against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day had a chance to tie or win — but time ran out while they had a timeout to use.

The quarterback Caleb Williams There were 32 seconds left, but the Bears curiously didn’t stop the clock.

Williams then extended the ball with seven seconds left and overthrew wide receiver Rom Odense — the ball hitting the turf with the clock at zero, giving the Lions a 23-20 victory.

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The lack of calling a timeout was very unpopular with many on social media, who immediately began calling for Bears head coach Matt Eberfels’ job.

But, Aberfils had his reasons.

The Lions moved to 11-1 in franchise history after holding off the Bears on Thanksgiving

Considering the ball was on the Detroit 41 during the final play, the Bears could gain a few yards, then timeout was called for the game-tying field goal attempt.

But Eberflis said Williams waited too long to start the play — Eberflis wanted the ball extended with about 18 seconds left, but it wasn’t fumbled for 11 more.

It was the Bears’ sixth straight loss, with each of their last two coming against NFC North rivals by a field goal margin.

Meanwhile, the Lions are now 11-1, their best start in franchise history, as a quarterback. Jared Goff Sam LaPorta threw two touchdowns, both to tight ends, who finished with three catches for six yards.

Goff went 21 of 34 for 221 yards, with Emmon Raw St. Brown leading the pack with 73 yards on five receptions.

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Meanwhile, Williams finished with 256 yards and three touchdown passes in the second half. Keenan Allen had 73 yards, while DJ Moore had 97 yards.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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