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You can’t tell the story of the 49ers in 2025 without mentioning Jake Tonges
The San Francisco 49ers survived their Sunday night tilt against the Chicago Bears by a score of 42-38 in an offensive slugfest that came down to the Bears’ offense simply running out of time. The game started with Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense spotting Chicago the first seven points, and from there it came […]
The 49ers and Bears did something that hasn’t happened in a regular season game before
You could tell early on that Sunday night football was going to be one of those games. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan felt it right away, as did most fans. Shanahan went as far as to say that he felt like he lost the game when he decided to punt for the second […]
Brock Purdy again proves he’s worth the contract he signed
While the San Francisco 49ers are alive in the race for the NFL’s No. 1 seed after beating the Chicago Bears 42-38, there is one narrative that can die: Brock Purdy not being worth that huge contract he signed in the offseason. If you watched this and last week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, you […]
Golden Nuggets: Ending the year with a Victory Monday
49ers win frenzied fracas, beat Bears 42-38 to set up NFC showdown with Seattle (paywall)“With a clear path to the No. 1 seed at stake, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy treated Levi’s Stadium and a national audience to a one-play touchdown for the other team. Another five touchdowns later, all was forgiven.“ 49ers’ bullied, riddled defense steps up […]
49ers playoff picture: Updated NFC standings after Week 17 vs. Bears
The San Francisco 49ers played one of the more entertaining games of the season against the Chicago Bears. The score went back and forth all night. The defense got a stop when it needed to, while the offense found the end zone when it couldn’t afford to settle for a field goal. Now, after a […]
The 49ers will play the Seahawks on Saturday for the No. 1 seed
The NFL announced Week 18’s schedule, and the San Francisco 49ers will host the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT. The 49ers won’t be happy about playing on a short week. It’s a quick turnaround, and Upton Stout will be in the concussion protocol. Not just that, but Trent Williams sustained a hamstring […]
49ers outlast the Bears in one of the most thrilling wins of the season
The San Francisco 49ers love to make things interesting. They wasted little time against the Chicago Bears. Brock Purdy’s first pass attempt was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. His intended target, Jauan Jennings, ran a D- route. Not only did the 49ers go down 7-0 on the first play, but they also lost Trent […]
49ers-Bears game thread: Which defense will get the most stops?
There will be no shortage of scoring between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday night football. The Niners offense has been the second-most explosive in the NFL since Brock Purdy returned to the lineup in Week 10. During that same stretch, the Chicago Bears have been impressive in their own right. […]
George Kittle won’t play tonight; the Bears are relatively healthy
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is inactive for tonight’s game against the Chicago Bears. Ricky Pearsall will play. Here’s a look at the rest of the inactives: CB Renardo Green (neck)WR Jordan WatkinsDE Robert BealLB Curtis RobinsonDT Kevin GivensRB Isaac Guerendo So, Pearsall swaps spots with Kittle. The 49ers’ run game has been […]
George Kittle is ‘highly unlikely’ to play tonight; Bears add 2 players to the injury report
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported early on Sunday morning that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is “highly unlikely” to play tonight against the Chicago Bears. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Kittle will give it a go pre-game to see if he can play. Ricky Pearsall, who is also listed as questionable, is “likely to […]
Week 17 game thread: We’re all Panthers fans today
The Seattle Seahawks travel east to take on the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks have traveled well this season, going 6-1 on the highway, winning four of those games by more than a touchdown. Bryce Young will have his hands full, but anything is possible in this league. You’re always one Sam Darnold mistake away from […]
3 keys to a 49ers win over the Bears: Will we have another one score game on our hands?
The San Francisco 49ers have another big primetime game in Week 17, facing the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football as they look to continue their push for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The 49ers are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game, but face one of the hottest teams in […]
3 numbers to know for the 49ers-Bears: Tonight is all about turnovers and takeaways
The San Francisco 49ers look to continue their push for the No. 1 seed in the NFC on Sunday night with their most unique challenge of the season against the Chicago Bears. The 49ers are coming off a rousing 48-27 Monday night victory against the Indianapolis Colts and look to continue that momentum into their […]
49ers-Bears preview: The last pick in the draft goes head-to-head against the No. 1 overall pick
The San Francisco 49ers return to the friendly confines of Levi’s Stadium to host the Chicago Bears. Both teams are battling for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, despite their current seedings. These are two of the hottest teams in the NFL. There have been two combined losses since the beginning of November. Week […]
Nobody believes in the 49ers, and that may be their biggest asset
Save for one extremely shaky Brock Purdy performance in a game in which they still prevailed, the 49ers have excelled on the primetime stage. Sunday’s meeting with the Chicago Bears is a different animal, however, as it holds the highest stakes of any game they have played so far this campaign. If the 49ers prevail […]
Golden Nuggets: GAME DAY
How 49ers’ special teams went from a weakness to a game changer (paywall)“Not long after Boyer was brought in, shuffling at the fringes of the roster began to take place. He never said it outright, but the number of additions and subtractions among special teams personnel in the offseason made evident the latitude Shanahan gave […]
49ers elevate a tight end from the practice squad with George Kittle questionable
The San Francisco 49ers activated a pair of players from the practice squad. Linebacker Eric Kendricks will be on the roster for the second week in a row. Earlier in the week, Kyle Shanahan said he was happy with how Kendricks played in limited action against the Colts: “Yeah, I was really happy with him. […]
Potential timeline revealed for Fred Warner return
The San Francisco 49ers are inching closer towards the playoffs, having already clinched a postseason berth with two weeks to go. Next up on the docket is the Chicago Bears at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday Night Football. A win would set up a potential Week 18 matchup for the NFC West division title and the […]
Is the 49ers offense peaking at the right time?
The San Francisco 49ers have been on a tear over the last few weeks, most recently dropping 49 points in a blowout victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday. San Francisco has not punted in the last two weeks, scoring 49 points last week after having 37 against the Tennessee Titans the week before. They’ve […]
The 49ers will need a player to step up in the secondary again
The San Francisco 49ers have a crucial game this weekend, facing the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium as they look to continue their push for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. San Francisco had a nice 49-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, getting the victory without a couple […]
The Golden Fool’s Mailbag: How hard should 49ers pursue Jauan Jennings? Can the 49ers make the Super Bowl? Tarter sauce on fries?
Happy Festivus to all of you. Whatever you celebrate, I hope your year ends with joy, happiness, and 49ers wins. We took some time off from the mailbag, but I brought it back for the holiday week. If you want to see your question, mingle over to the feed when I put a call out […]
Golden Nuggets: Go Ravens!
49ers GM John Lynch says George Kittle will be game-time decision Sunday (paywall)“Lynch said the short week — the 49ers arrived back from Indianapolis at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday — might make it tough for Kittle to get back on the field this weekend against the Chicago Bears. And he may want to make sure the […]
Renardo Green will miss another week; Ricky Pearsall is questionable
The San Francisco 49ers’ final injury report is out. The only player ruled out who has played all season is cornerback Renardo Green, who has a neck injury. He will miss his second game in a row. Kyle Shanahan said Green made strides this week, but not enough to play in time for Sunday. That […]
3 things to watch for on Sunday: The 49ers must contain Caleb Williams in the pocket
Sunday night is a big matchup for NFC playoff seeding. The San Francisco 49ers are two victories away from not having to leave Levi’s Stadium for the rest of the season. There is only one spot in the NFC up for grabs, with the NFC South division winner still up in the air. Chicago is […]
ESPN suggests the 49ers will have a decision to make this offseason about Trent Williams
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams made it clear after a Monday night win that he’s got a few years left. Williams has been playing at an elite level this season at the ripe old age of 37. What Williams is accomplishing this season is far from normal. Yet, there isn’t anything in his […]
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