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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mark Potash

Bears’ offense finally discovers receiver Darnell Mooney

Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) makes a move after a pass reception Sunday. Mooney had five catches for a season-high 82 yards in the Bears’ 24-17 loss to the Saints at Caesars Superdome. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Bears receiver Darnell Mooney sounded a little chagrined to have his five receptions for 82 yards Sunday against the Saints described as a ‘‘breakout’’ game. But it has been that kind of season for him.

‘‘I just [was] doing what I’ve been doing the whole season, and the ball found me,’’ Mooney said. ‘‘I felt normal. I didn’t feel anything outside of that, and I continue to run my routes [and] get open. And if the ball comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t.’’

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