Halas Intrigue, Episode 61: Bears 31, Cowboys 24

They’re not dead yet. Our Bears reporters break down the team’s Thursday Night Football victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with safety Eddie Jackson after a 23-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with safety Eddie Jackson after a 23-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ surprise win, Mitch Trubisky’s outstanding play and the performance of some lesser-known offensive players. We also debut a new segment where Mark gives out game balls (does not go well) and the “Keeping it Real Award” (you’ll never guess who wins).

In the Pot-Cast, it’s a simple question: How many rappers can Mark name?

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