But late-game clock mismanagement assured the Bears would not get the chance to complete a come-from-behind victory against their division rival. As time ran out on Chicago to solidify a sixth consecutive loss in a 23-20 defeat,

The Chicago Bears had first-and-10 on the Detroit Lions ' 25-yard line with 46 seconds to go Thursday, trailing 23–20. The Bears, with a timeout in their back pocket, lost the game in regulation without attempting a field goal or turning the ball over.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has an explanation for the clock management at the end of the team's 23-20 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Detroit