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• Why 49ers, Kyle Shanahan look primed to break their 30-year Super Bowl drought
  From the Web › CBS Sports
  San Francisco is streaking at the right time in a wide open playoff field
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
• 49ers draft watch: College Football Playoff prospects who could shape San Francisco's future
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers draft targets to watch in the College Football Playoff. Key prospects who could fill San Francisco's biggest roster needs in 2025.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers vs. Bears PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers edge Bears 42-38 in Week 17 with Brock Purdy shining as PFF grades reveal top performers, struggling players, and key snap counts from the NFC thriller.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
• Brock Purdy on Kyle Shanahan's offense from Week 17
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy on head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense from Week 17.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
• How off-script final play from 49ers defense sealed thrilling win over Bears
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Middle linebacker Tatum Bethune received the call from defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.It all came down to the final play, a second down from the 49ers’ 2-yard...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers add explosiveness to offense in PFF's 2026 NFL mock draft
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers projected to draft KC Concepcion in 2026 NFL mock draft as San Francisco looks to add explosive wide receiver help for Brock Purdy.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers win sets up clash with Seahawks for NFC West top playoff seed
  From the Web › Touchdown Wire
  The stakes will be quite high when the 49ers and Seahawks meet in Week 18.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers players recall tense moments of final, game-winning drive vs. Bears
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — In the 49ers’ 42-38 win over the Bears on “Sunday Night Football,” Caleb Williams and Chicago went toe-to-toe with Brock Purdy and...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• NFL futures: Seattle Seahawks enter Week 18 as Super Bowl favorites
  From the Web › ESPN
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• Even Brock Purdy's biggest haters are marveling at 49ers QB right now
  From the Web › SFGate
  "I like this Brock Purdy, and I want to apologize," one critic said.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• 'GMFB' reacts to Bears-49ers Week 17 matchup
  From the Web › NFL.com
  "GMFB" reacts to the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers Week 17 matchup.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
• Christian McCaffrey tops 2,000 yards from scrimmage for the third time in his career
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had another big game on Sunday night, running for 140 yards and adding 41 receiving yards in a 42-38 win over the Bears. And in...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks: NFL insider suggests Trent Williams may miss Week 18
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers may be without Trent Williams in Week 18 vs. Seahawks as San Francisco fights for the NFC West title and No. 1 playoff seed at Levi's Stadium.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
• 49ers open as slight favorites in Week 18 showdown with Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers enter Week 18 favored over the Seahawks with the NFC West title and No. 1 seed on the line. Can San Francisco secure home-field advantage?
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
• Ian Rapoport on injury update ahead of Week 18 Seahawks-49ers matchup | 'GMFB'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport provides an injury update ahead of Week 18 Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers matchup.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
• Kurtenbach: The 49ers use Christian McCaffrey like a rental car. He still looks early-season fresh.
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Christian McCaffrey has 46 more touches than anyone else in the NFL.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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• Inman: 10 things that caught my eye in 49ers' 42-38 win over Bears
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Here are 10 things that jumped out in the 49ers' Sunday night scoring spree against the Chicago Bears.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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• Post-Week 17 Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets select new franchise quarterbacks
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  Las Vegas resets at quarterback by landing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, a poised and efficient passer whose ball security stands in sharp contrast to the...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• 17 weeks, 255 games and a much clearer NFL playoff picture: Barnwell on what really mattered, week by week
  From the Web › ESPN
  Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the NFL playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Rams eliminated from NFC West after Sunday wins by Seahawks, 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Rams are the one NFC West team that has not yet played their Week 17 game. But Los Angeles was eliminated from winning its division with Sunday's results. The...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• Morning Report: 49ers Extend Winning Streak Over Bears
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers open as slight favorites in pivotal Week 18 matchup vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers have won their last five games, and now they'll take on the Seahawks in Week 18. Here's a look at the betting odds for the matchup.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• As an 'assassin' at QB, Brock Purdy has pried open the 49ers' Super Bowl chances
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft out-dueled the No. 1 selection of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chicago's Caleb Williams, in storybook fashion.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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• Kawakami: Well, who's going to stop the implausible dream 49ers now?
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  On Sunday, Kyle Shanahan's players had every right to bask in the moment and dare everyone to keep doubting them.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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• 7 takeaways, observations, standout players from 49ers win vs. Bears
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers needed a win over the Chicago Bears, and there was plenty to learn from the 49ers' Week 17 victory.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
• 49ers report card: Offense lights up scoreboard again vs. Bears, aided by playcalling
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The defense was a turnstile all night long, until it mattered most.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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• Niners' Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy 'an assassin' in shootout win over Bears
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan praised quarterback Brock Purdy for his 5-touchdown performance in the team's win over the Chicago Bears in Week...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• Ben Johnson: We didn't do enough to affect Brock Purdy
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards intercepted 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's first pass of Sunday night's game and returned it for a touchdown, but that was not a sign of...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• Kyle Shanahan: 49ers love the opportunity never to leave home, through the Super Bowl
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers won at home on Sunday night. Which means if they win at home again on Saturday night, all they'll have to do is win two home playoff games to play the Super...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
• 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?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Inside the 49ers' dramatic win over the Bears: breaking down the final play, Jake Tonges' breakout night, and what fuels Kyle Shanahan's elite playcalling.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
• Bears defense 'let the offense down' in SNF thriller
  From the Web › ESPN
  A game that saw Bears QB Caleb Williams throw for a season-high 330 yards and lead five scoring drives to combat a high-powered 49ers offense ended in a 42-38 defeat...
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
• Kyle Shanahan had trio of injury updates after 49ers win vs. Bears
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers lost starting left tackle Trent Williams to a hamstring injury, but it's unclear how much time he'll miss.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
• Fred Warner eyeing return from serious ankle fracture during 49ers' playoff run
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  “I've got a chance, man. That's the plan," Warner said.
  Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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• Transcripts: What Kyle Shanahan and others said after 49ers' 42-38 win vs. Bears
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and several others spoke with reporters after Sunday night's 42-38 Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears. Here is what they...
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
• What's at stake in the NFL playoff race in Week 18? Both No. 1 seeds, 4 division titles and more
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides an overview of everything that's at stake in the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season. Plus, a...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
• Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after beating the Bears 42-38
  From the Web › SI.com
  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. 1 seed in the NFC and a...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
• Key stats from the 49ers' 42-38 Week 17 win vs. the Bears
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers improve to 12-4 with a 42-38 win over the Bears. Key stats highlight Brock Purdy's historic night and Christian McCaffrey's record-breaking performance.
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
• Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey keep putting up historic stats as 49ers offense continues to dominate
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey are rewriting record books as the 49ers offense surges, powering San Francisco toward home-field advantage in the playoffs.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
• Purdy 'playing as good as it gets'; 49ers eye 1-seed
  From the Web › ESPN
  For the second week in a row, QB Brock Purdy accounted for five touchdowns as the 49ers outlasted the Bears 42-38 in a wild shootout on Sunday Night Football to set up a...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
• Week 18 Set: NFC West Title, No. 1 Seed on the Line in Saturday Night Showdown vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Week 18 is set with the 49ers hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, January 3 at 5 p.m. PT at Levi's® Stadium on ABC and ESPN, with the NFC West title and the...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
• 49ers linebacker details what drives San Francisco's defense
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers secure a dramatic win over the Bears thanks to a clutch defensive stand. Tatum Bethune and teammates stay focused on earning the NFC's No. 1 seed.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
• Grades for 49ers' nail-biting win over Bears as defense bends, doesn't break
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers and Chicago Bears treated a revved-up crowd at Levi’s Stadium and a national television audience to quite a show.Behind the arm of Brock Purdy and the...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
• Kurtenbach: These unbelievable 49ers might just be a team of destiny
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The universe has made it abundantly clear that it doesn't want the Niners to win this season. The Niners have made the universe tap out.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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• 49ers Deliver Primetime Win vs. Bears; 5 Takeaways from #CHIvsSF
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers finished their Week 17 "Sunday Night Football" contest with a 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears at Levi's® Stadium.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
• Photo Highlights: San Francisco 49ers survive Bear scare
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The San Francisco 49ers had a close 42-38 win over the NFC North-champion Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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• Purdy, Shanahan discuss 49ers shootout win vs. Bears in Week 17
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan address the media after a win against the Chicago Bears in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
• Bears vs. 49ers highlights | Week 17
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers during the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
• 49ers' top play vs. Bears | Week 17
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Watch the best plays by the San Francisco 49ers against the Chicago Bears in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
• "We've earned this": 49ers discuss No. 1 seed opportunity; latest injury updates
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers stay in the hunt for the NFC's No. 1 seed after a dramatic win. Shanahan, Purdy, and McCaffrey break down what's next heading into Week 18.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
• Studs and Duds: Near-perfect Brock Purdy, unstoppable Christian McCaffrey lift 49ers over Bears
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38: Niners offense cannot be stopped, as Purdy and McCaffrey have huge days against Chicago.
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• Ravens-Steelers on SNF to cap Week 18 slate
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
• NFL Week 17 Recap: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The 49ers prevailed in a back-and-forth affair, led by Brock Purdy's five touchdowns. San Francisco remains in the hunt for the NFC's No. 1 seed.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• Instant analysis of 49ers' 42-38 win over Bears to keep alive bid for No. 1 seed
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers rallied past the Chicago Bears for a 42-38 win Sunday night to possibly unseat Seattle next weekend for the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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• Sunday Night Football: 49ers beat Bears in thriller, set up battle for NFC West, No. 1 seed
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  In the end, the 49ers got the stop. In an intensely contested Sunday night matchup between two of the NFC's top teams, San Francisco held on to get a 42-38 victory...
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• 2025 Week 18 schedule: Seahawks-49ers, Panthers-Bucs will play on Saturday
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  After the conclusion of Sunday's thrilling matchup between the 49ers and Bears, we now know the full Week 18 schedule to conclude the NFL's 2025 regular season. The...
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• 49ers' Jauan Jennings gets huge payday with game-winning catch vs. Bears
  From the Web › SFGate
  It was a pretty big play for the longtime 49ers receiver.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• NFL announces date, time for massive 49ers-Seahawks NFC showdown
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will host the Seattle Seahawks on a Saturday to decide the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
  Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• How Brock Purdy and the 49ers kept NFC West title hopes alive with a dramatic shootout win
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  San Francisco will play for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff field next weekend against the Seattle Seahawks after beating the Chicago Bears.
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• What we learned as Brock Purdy accounts for five TDs in 49ers' win vs. Bears
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  BOX SCOREGunslinger Brock Purdy and the 49ers emerged victorious in a true Wild, Wild West shootout with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on Sunday night at...
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• 49ers win vs. Bears sets up massive Week 18 Saturday showdown with Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers defeat Bears to set up a massive Week 18 clash with the Seahawks, with the NFC West title, No. 1 seed, and home-field advantage on the line.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM