Lions 23, Bears 20: Matt Eberflus, Caleb Williams headed opposite directions

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) talks with head coach Matt Eberflus during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) ORG XMIT: MIPS184 Duane Burleson/AP Photos

Three years after they did this dance with Matt Nagy, the Bears are back in the same spot: Their season is beyond saving and coach Matt Eberflus is headed toward the exit.

Eberflus already was on the brink, then mishandled the clock in the final minute of the Bears’ 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday to derail their comeback. He was a punchline as the clock ran out with a timeout still in his pocket.

Here’s a look at the key points of the latest disaster:

Eberflus…