Halas Intrigue, Episode 178: What happens if the Bears lose to the Bengals?

The city might be on edge as the Bears return to Soldier Field.

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) watches his team playing against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) watches his team playing against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif.

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Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their Bears-Bengals predictions and wonder if the city would revolt were the Bears to lose at Soldier Field on Sunday. Also: how much will Justin Fields play? What’s up with Eddie Goldman? And will the Bears finally throw deep?

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