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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Patrick Finley

EXPLAINED: Don t confuse bears blowout win with big picture progress | Rare Historical Photos

Bears coach Matt Eberflus screams from the sideline Sunday. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Joyous, boyish cheering erupted from the Soldier Field home locker room for the first time in 13 months Sunday when, following a 30-12 win against the Raiders, Bears coach Matt Eberflus handed out game balls.

The first went to cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who, in the final year of his rookie contract and with the trade deadline looming on Halloween, doubled his career interception total Sunday.

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