The defense was expected to be a rock-solid foundation while Caleb Williams and the offense got their feet under them — and was for six games. After a mystifying second-half downturn following the Hail Mary,

Since firing Matt Eberflus after their Week 13 loss, the Chicago Bears turned to Thomas Brown as their interim head coach. As they look to fill the full-time vacancy, the organization is open to making Brown their permanent hire.