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Halas Intrigue podcast: Is Bears-Bucs a must-win game?

It’s only Week 2, but there’s already pressure on the Bears after the ugly opening loss to the Packers.

By Sun-Times staff

The Bears and Buccaneers line up during a 2021 game.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder whether Sunday’s Bears-Bucs game is a must-win and wonder what’s wrong with Justin Fields and the Bears’ offense.

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