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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
What the 49ers' win over the Bears means in the big picture
The thread running through this improbable season features an unstoppable 49ers offense and the defense making a game-saving play to win it. In the game of the year, the offense hangs 42, and the defense hangs on with two clutch plays to seal the game, winning a 42-38 thriller over Chicago in an instant classic.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers open as slight favorites in Week 18 showdown with Seahawks
There's plenty at stake Saturday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. The winner not only claims the NFC West crown but also secures the No.
The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz
How many of the 20 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw at least for at least three and rush for at least two touchdowns in the same game can you name in five minutes?
The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz
How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
How 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall knows Brock Purdy’s ‘swagger’ is reaching unprecedented levels
On Sunday evening, the San Francisco 49ers picked up a massive 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears in front of a national television audience, keeping their hopes for the number one seed in the NFC alive heading into the final week of the season.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
49ers’ Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey’s prayers answered on final play vs. Bears
As the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears were in an unbelievable scoring battle on Sunday night, it ended in a 42-38 win for the former, with the game not talking about its defensive prowess from either team.
Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan drops truth bomb on stopping Bears’ historic comeback machine
The San Francisco 49ers gave their fans an late Christmas present on Sunday. San Francisco delivered a signature win on Sunday Night football, defeating Chicago 42-38 in an overtime thriller.
San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / December 29
Why Brock Purdy made Kyle Shanahan ‘extremely nervous’ in San Francisco 49ers win
Kyle Shanahan was extremely concerned when he saw Brock Purdy make some last-second risky decisions against the Chicago Bears. Kyle Shanahan had Brock Purdy to thank for a stellar performance that allowed the San Francisco 49ers to get a big win over the Chicago Bears.
Jaquan Brisker News / Yardbarker / December 29
Jaquan Brisker assigns blame for Bears' 'SNF' loss to 49ers
49ers QB Brock Purdy ultimately accumulated five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) to guide his team to a victory.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
49ers' Colton McKivitz sends Brock Purdy warning to NFL after win over Bears
Purdy passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two scores to help his club earn a 42-38 win over the Bears that improved the 49ers to 12-4 on Sunday night.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers Notebook: Inside the frantic final play against the Bears; Former Bear Jake Tonges has a night to remember; What makes Kyle Shanahan a great playcaller?
Sunday night's 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears was one to remember for the San Francisco 49ers, who now stand at 12-4 with one more win needed to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
Key stats from the 49ers' 42-38 Week 17 win vs. the Bears
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 12-4 on the season after a 42-38 Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey keep putting up historic stats as 49ers offense continues to dominate
No NFL offense has been hotter as of late than that of the San Francisco 49ers, and it's been due in large part to the play of quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after beating the Bears 42-38
SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 in one of the best games you'll ever see. Now, the 49ers are just one win away from securing the No.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers linebacker details what drives San Francisco's defense
The final seconds of the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears tested the nerves of fans everywhere. In a game that felt destined to be decided by whoever had the ball last, the Bears had that chance—and nearly cashed in.
George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Why the 49ers Shouldn’t Rush George Kittle Back Until He’s Fully Ready
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is their top receiving option, make no mistake about it. He missed the game against the Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury, yet the 49ers still managed to put up 42 points.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
'We've earned this': 49ers discuss No. 1 seed opportunity; latest injury updates
The San Francisco 49ers held off the Chicago Bears 42-38 on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium, keeping their push for the NFC's No. 1 seed alive. The win
Trent Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
How the 49ers Offense Dominated the Bears without Trent Williams
The first 15 seconds of the 49ers-Bears game were as bad as it could get to kick off the penultimate regular season matchup, with the potential NFC No.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / December 29
Brock Purdy accounts for 5 TDs as 49ers hang on in shootout with Bears
Brock Purdy passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more and Christian McCaffrey had 181 scrimmage yards and a score as the host San Francisco 49ers edged the Chicago Bears 42-38 on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Ben Johnson: Final play in Bears loss to 49ers 'on me'
The Chicago Bears came up two yards shy of a huge victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday evening. Caleb Williams' pass to Jahdae Walker fell incomplete in the end zone, handing the Bears (11-5) a heartbreaking 42-38 loss. Head coach Ben Johnson talked through the final play of the game in his post-game news conference.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 28
49ers LB Fred Warner eyes playoff return: 'I've got a chance'
Fred Warner isn't ruling out a postseason return. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6—an injury initially believed to be season-ending.
George Kittle News / Athlon Sports / December 28
49ers Make George Kittle Announcement on Sunday
George Kittle has been nursing an ankle injury in the build-up to the San Francisco 49ers’ “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the Chicago Bears. The two-time All-Pro tight end sustained the injury in the Niners’ Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts and was later diagnosed with a low-to-mid-grade left ankle sprain.
George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28
49ers TE George Kittle Highly Unlikely To Play Sunday Night
According to Adam Schefter, 49ers TE George Kittle is “highly unlikely,” in the words of a source, to play in Sunday night’s game against the Bears. Kittle
Fred Warner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27
Playoff Return For 49ers LB Fred Warner Possible, But Not Likely
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that 49ers LB Fred Warner is ahead of schedule in terms of his rehab from a dislocated and fractured ankle. According
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26
49ers could get star player back for the playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers could get one of their star players back for the playoffs much sooner than they had expected. 49ers general manager John Lynch divulged Friday that linebacker Fred Warner is ahead of schedule in rehabbing the dislocated ankle he suffered in Week 6.
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