The Chicago Bears endured yet another heartbreaking defeat during their tumultuous season on Sunday, collapsing in a nail-biting game against the rival Green Bay Packers. As the clock ticked down, the Bears had the opportunity to secure a victory with a 46-yard field goal attempt by kicker Cairo Santos. However, the hopes of Bears fans were dashed when the Packers successfully blocked the kick, sealing a dramatic win.

In the wake of this disappointing end, Bears coach Matt Eberflus justified his choice to attempt the field goal instead of running an additional play. But as the dust settled, Eberflus shifted his focus to the officiating. He is now pushing the NFL to consider a potential missed penalty by the referees regarding the contact made on long snapper Scott Daly.

Reports from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero indicate that Eberflus is planning to submit video evidence to the league, arguing that the Packers' players violated NFL rules by initiating contact with Daly when he was in a vulnerable position. The league explicitly prohibits defenders from hitting the long snapper within a second of the snap when the snapper's head is down.

Despite Eberflus appearing correct in his assertion that Daly was contacted unfairly, the question remains: What does he aim to achieve by protesting? The game has concluded, and no amount of appeals can alter that harsh reality. While some may see this as a justified grievance, others might argue that it detracts from the apparent miscalculation of the decision to go for the field goal.

This scenario highlights a larger issue within the league—just how much responsibility does a coach bear when a season spirals into defeat? Bears fans are growing restless, and Eberflus' actions may only amplify their frustrations regarding the team's season performance and decision-making.

In a league where every play counts, celebrations over a hard-fought victory can quickly turn to disappointment when a controversial call doesn’t go a team's way. For Eberflus, the clock may have run out on the game, but the scrutiny over his choices—and the missed opportunities—continues.

As the Bears look ahead, the focus will undoubtedly be on how they can regroup and learn from these tough losses. Will Eberflus gain the confidence of his team and fans moving forward, or will his protests only deepen the criticism? Only time will tell as the NFL season progresses.