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On YouTubeSan 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 / 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.
The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz
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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.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
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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
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan gets 100% real about Brock Purdy after Bears win
The San Francisco 49ers matched up with the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. And this showdown between Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams certainly did not disappoint.
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 / Athlon Sports / December 29
NFL Facing Punishment Decision for Incident During Bears-49ers Game
The San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears faced off on “Sunday Night Football” in a pivotal Week 17 game with major NFC playoff implications, as both teams entered with 11-4 records and jockeying for seeding late in the season.
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 / 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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Bears, 49ers combine for unbelievable scoring feat not seen before in history
NFL history was quietly rewritten in Week 17, and it happened in a blur of touchdowns. The matchup between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers produced an unprecedented scoring sequence never before seen in a regular-season game.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 28
The Five Biggest Takeaways From the 49ers' Win Against the Bears
What a game. If you're a fan of defense, you hated watching this. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 42-38. It was a dramatic game that had everything.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / December 29
'SNF' takeaways: 49ers stop Bears on final play to keep bid for NFC's top seed alive
The San Francisco 49ers escaped with a 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears and kept their bid for the NFC's top seed alive in a thrilling "Sunday Night Football" game that came down to the final play.
Fred Warner 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
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27
49ers Elevated LB Eric Kendricks & TE Brayden Willis
The 49ers announced they are elevating veteran LB Eric Kendricks and TE Brayden Willis ahead of their game against the Chiefs. Kendricks, 33, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2015.
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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