A gallant comeback, yes, but another loss that's a poor reflection on Bears coach Matt Eberflus

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs against the Vikings during a 30-27 overtime loss Sunday. SHARE

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You can celebrate a valiant but ultimately failed comeback effort by the Bears in a 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Or you can face facts.

If I were you, I’d go with Option 2. The facts are that the Bears’ lack of discipline and lack of brainpower cost them another game. Let me count the misplays:

– A blocked Cairo Santos field-goal attempt in the second quarter, giving him and his team the distinction of having kicks blocked in consecutive weeks.

– A ball of confusion on a fourth-and-4 early in the third quarter. Coach Matt Eberflus initially sent out his kick team, then…