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Halas Intrigue, Episode 66: Packers 21, Bears 13

The Bears’ playoff hopes have disappeared after the loss to the Packers. The guys break things down.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to QB Mitch Trubisky during the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Packers in Green Bay.

Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to QB Mitch Trubisky during the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Packers in Green Bay.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ loss to the Packers and their playoff elimination — and wonder what role Matt Nagy played in it.

In the “Pot-Cast,” Mark talks about sleep — and then takes a phone call.

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