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Improved Bears defense ‘gonna be something to watch’

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Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) celebrates after an interception during the second half of the Bears’ 12-10 victory over the Vikings on Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Even while showing signs of progress in Matt Eberflus’ second season, the Bears’ defense struggled with takeaways — the “T” in H.I.T.S. in case you forgot.

The defense had just nine takeaways in the first 10 games of the season, and four of those were in garbage time. But after intercepting Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs four times in a 12-10 victory on Monday night at U.