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Halas Intrigue podcast: The Bears-Lions rematch

The NFC North rivals face off again on Sunday.

By Sun-Times staff

Bears quarterback Justin Fields is pushed out of bounds by Alex Anzalone of the Lions during last month’s game in Detroit.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears’ rematch against the Lions on Sunday and analyze what Justin Fields said about his future.

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