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Halas Intrigue, Episode 83: Super Pat, Super Bowl

The guys break down the Chiefs comeback victory over the 49ers.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts after a play during Super Bowl LIV,

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts after a play during Super Bowl LIV,

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From Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley marvel at Patrick Mahomes’ late-game comeback, wonder about Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance and talk about what the Bears can learn from Super Bowl LIV.

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