Freefalling Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus day after stunning clock gaffe

• Bears fire third-year head coach per multiple reports
• Chicago suffered sixth straight defeat on Thursday
• OC Thomas Brown will serve as interim head coach

The Chicago Bears fired third-year head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday, multiple media outlets reported.

The reports came less than 24 hours after Eberflus experienced a sixth straight defeat and third consecutive loss decided on the final play. The Bears fell to 4-8 on the season.