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1st-and-10: Packers demise could fuel Bears revival

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The Packers 3-4 this season after going 13-3, 13-3 and 13-4 in their first three seasons under Matt LaFleur (right, arguing a defensive penalty against the Packers on Sunday.

Bears win. Packers lose.

That’s a glorious weekend for Bears fans at any point of any season. But this time it carried potential long-term implications that provided hope that the joy might not be as fleeting as it normally is.

The Bears’ 33-14 upset of the Patriots at Gillette Stadium was the best indication yet that the Bears are at least headed in the right direction under Matt Eberflus.