Halas Intrigue, Episode 144: The Bears blew out the Texans. So what.

The Bears finally end their losing streak. But does it really matter?

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Mitch Trubisky walks on the field during Sunday’s win over the Texans.

Mitch Trubisky walks on the field during Sunday’s win over the Texans.

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Are the Bears in the playoff hunt? Does the offense finally work? Or did the Bears just beat up on a horrible Texans team Sunday? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash debate after the 36-7 victory.

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