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Halas Intrigue, Episode 240: A bit of good, a bit of not so good

This Bears win didn’t create much of a positive vibe.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and head coach Matt Eberflus celebrate after defeating the Houston Texans 23-20 at Soldier Field.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields and head coach Matt Eberflus celebrate after defeating the Houston Texans 23-20 at Soldier Field.

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The Bears won, but why does it feel like they didn’t? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the 23-20 win Sunday and why the quarterback struggled.

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