The Giants stayed at home for a matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Bears took a 16-9 lead at halftime. The Giants didn't allow a single point for the rest of the game. Jay Cutler threw a late interception to Landon Collins to seal the Giants' win. The Giants improved to 7-3 for the first time since their 2007 Super Bowl Championship season (excluding their 9-1 record through 10 games in 2008). The Giants also improved from their 6-10 campaigns from the last two years, and extended their winning streak to five consecutive games, their longest since 2010.
Question: How many points were the bears winning by at halftime?
Answer: 7