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Halas Intrigue, Episode 248: Bears win a stunner!

No one was expecting such a decisive victory against Bill Belichick and New England.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Monday night.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Monday night.

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Moments after the Bears shocked the Patriots 33-14, Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash broke down the upset, Justin Fields and the GM Ryan Poles’ assessment of his progress.

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