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Halas Intrigue podcast: Can the Bears bounce back vs. the Vikings?

The Bears return to prime time to face division-rival Minnesota.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields during October’s gmae at Soldier Field.

Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields during October’s gmae at Soldier Field.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down what they expect from Monday night’s Bears-Vikings game.

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