Bears to evaluate 'everything' after offense sputters again - ESPN

CHICAGO — Bears coach Matt Eberflus said he will evaluate «everything from the top to the bottom» following Chicago's third consecutive loss, a 19-3 defeat to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

That includes potentially changing who calls offensive plays, Eberflus acknowledged.

«We're looking at everything,» Eberflus said.

Six days after declaring that Shane Waldron would continue in his role as offensive coordinator after Chicago lost 29-9 at Arizona, Eberflus did not rule out making a change at offensive playcaller after the Bears' struggles were magnified by the Patriots.

Chicago has not reached the end zone in back-to-back games and has gone 23 straight offensive drives without a touchdown, which marks the longest active streak in the NFL. The Bears' last touchdown was Roschon Johnson's 1-yard go-ahead score in Chicago's 18-15 loss to Washington on a last-second Hail Mary in Week 8.

«Just really been in a funk the past three weeks and we've got to find a way out of it,» tight end Cole Kmet said.

The Bears' offensive struggles weren't limited to their execution on the field.

Chicago went into its Week 10 matchup down four offensive linemen, including starting tackles Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright. Guard Nate Davis reported back tightness on Sunday morning and was subsequently ruled out and told to stay home by the team «because we don't want a guy standing on two feet with a back issue,» according to Eberflus. The rash of O-line injuries continued in the game when left guard Teven Jenkins injured his right ankle and was ruled out.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked nine times by the Patriots, which brings his total from the past three games to 18. During Chicago's recent losing streak, Williams has