The Chicago Bears were so close to making a big move in the NFC North standings on Sunday, almost catching up to the Green Bay Packers. For most of the game, it looked like they’d pull off a win and improve their record to 5-5. Instead, they ended up at 4-6, leaving fans disappointed.
What went wrong? Well, in the final moments, Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos’ potential game-winning field goal. That sealed the deal for Green Bay and left the Bears wondering what could’ve been. But now, the Bears aren’t just disappointed—they’re frustrated enough to call out the league.
Did the Packers play fair?
According to Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, the team is filing a complaint with the NFL. They believe the Packers might’ve broken the rules during that critical play. The Bears claim the Packers were “on our long snapper,” which should’ve been a penalty and given Chicago another chance to kick.
The refs, however, didn’t call it. Whether they missed it or didn’t see a problem, the Packers walked away with the win. Even if the NFL reviews the play and agrees with the Bears, the loss won’t be reversed.
A bigger question for the NFL
This situation has fans and the Bears asking a bigger question: Should game-changing plays like this one be automatically reviewed? It’s tough to lose in such a close game, especially when mistakes—real or perceived—could be involved.
For now, the Bears are stuck with a tough loss, but they’re clearly not letting this one go without a fight.
