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Halas Intrigue, Episode 202: Pack it in?

Is that — for all practical purposes — a wrap for the Bears’ season?

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney looks on after a Packers interception in the fourth quarter Sunday.

Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney looks on after a Packers interception in the fourth quarter Sunday.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ 45-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.

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