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Halas Intrigue pod: 3 factors that could key a Bears upset in Week 1

By  Patrick Finley
   
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Bears linebacker Pernell McPhee, who has been on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list since training camp, practiced for the first time this season Monday. (AP)

In the latest Halas Intrigue podcast, Patrick Finley looks at three areas the Bears must win if they want to beat the Falcons:

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