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49ers Keys to Victory vs. Bears: How to Win on Sunday Night Football

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Chicago Bears, this matchup sets up favorably on paper—but games aren't won on paper. Both teams sit at 11-4, and for the 49ers, they're looking to top the NFC West.

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49ers’ Robert Saleh Delivers Sensational Assessment of this Bears Player

Sunday night is a crucial game against the Chicago Bears for the San Francisco 49ers. They have to win that game to stay alive for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 27

John Lynch says 49ers QB Brock Purdy 'ready for the moment'

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's opportunity in the NFL first came as a rookie in 2022, when starters Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo were both lost for the season due to injuries.

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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.

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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 27

One 49ers Player is Close to Returning From Injury

Only two more regular-season games are left until the playoffs for the San Francisco 49ers. Their offense is clicking on all cylinders at a critical part of their season.

NFL News / FirstSportz / December 27

Sunday Night Football Week 17: Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview

The circumstances are vastly different for the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers compared to just a year ago. Both teams spent time at the bottom of the NFC with losing records.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

49ers vs Bears: Regular-Season Game With Playoff Implications

The San Francisco 49ers face off vs the Chicago Bears in a late-season clash with major playoff implications. Both 11–4 and playoff-bound, these teams still have key objectives to accomplish before the regular season concludes.

Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / December 26

Trent Williams stresses importance of 49ers securing playoff bye

The San Francisco 49ers can clinch the NFC West and lock up home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs by winning their final two regular-season games, starting this weekend against the Chicago Bears and concluding with a division matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks.

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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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 26

49ers List Two Exciting Starters as Questionable Against the Bears

Only one starter on the San Francisco 49ers was ruled out ahead of the Week 17 Sunday night matchup with the Chicago Bears. Usually, it's been at least a few for the 49ers, so this feels like a bit of positive news relative to how the season has gone.

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George Kittle News / Athlon Sports / December 26

49ers Announce George Kittle News on Friday

George Kittle was forced to exit the San Francisco 49ers’ 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday. The two-time All-Pro tight end had to leave the game after sustaining an injury in the third quarter.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 26

49ers vs. Bears final injury report: Kittle, Pearsall questionable for SNF; Green ruled out

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 17 contest against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 26

What the Biggest Challenge for the 49ers Will Be Against Chicago

The San Francisco 49ers have been on a tear lately as they are riding a five-game winning streak. All the momentum is on their side with no signs of slowing down.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 26

John Lynch: 49ers plan to make it 'very attractive' for Robert Saleh to stay

The San Francisco 49ers are focused on closing out the regular season strong and positioning themselves for a deep playoff run. Still, one offseason storyline is already drawing attention—and could surface even before the postseason ends.

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.

Brock Purdy News / The SportsRush / December 26

Chad Johnson Believes Brock Purdy Needs a Docuseries For His Incredible Career

Brock Purdy’s NFL story has never followed a normal arc. It began with him being the final pick of the 2022 draft, branded with the tongue-in-cheek label of ‘Mr.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan holding on to ‘chance’ George Kittle will play in Week 17

The San Francisco 49ers will be facing the Chicago Bears in Week 17, and it’s still uncertain if they will have one of their pass catchers on the field.

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk promises no more ‘car content with speeding’ after viral video

Without football in his life, Brandon Aiyuk coped with his stir-craziness by filming himself speeding past Levi’s Stadium and posting it on YouTube. It has only taken a matter of days for the San Francisco 49ers star receiver to issue an apology for his actions.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Brock Purdy responds to idea of defying Kyle Shanahan

The San Francisco 49ers are showing that their offense is ready in time for the NFL playoffs, with quarterback Brock Purdy heating up. In the Niners’

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / December 23

Brock Purdy is putting 49ers' 'QB controversy' to bed

The San Francisco 49ers' "quarterback controversy" is over.

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49ers' Trent Williams on NFL future: 'I'm nowhere near done'

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George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

George Kittle issues honest update on troubling injury

The San Francisco 49ers claimed another victim on Monday, but they were also bitten by the injury bug. Niners star tight end George Kittle hurt his ankle in the third quarter of San Francisco’s Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., forcing him to leave the field.