In what will be deemed one of the worst performances by a head coach in NFL history, Matt Eberflus sabotaged the Chicago Bears' opportunity to complete a miraculous comeback by the Chicago Bears in the final 36 seconds of their 23-20 defeat to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

Matt Eberflus has been fired by the Chicago Bears, one day after botching a crucial clock-management moment in a loss to Detroit, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim coach,

The Lions are now in uncharted territory. Detroit tied the franchise record set by the 1934 Lions with its 10th straight win, and has leaped ahead of that squad for the best start through 12 games. The '34 Lions started 10-0 then lost the final three games of the regular season to finish at 10-3.