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Darnell Wright is a Late Add to the Bears Week 17 Injury Report

There is some good news and some bad news regarding the latest updates to the Chicago Bears injury report ahead of the team’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. The bad news is that starting right tackle Darnell Wright is a late addition to the injury report and is listed as questionable to play on Sunday because of an illness. Five other Bears players dealt with an illness this week that limited their practice participation. One player, Nick McCloud, did not p...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

49ers vs. Bears Week 17 DFS Picks, Prices and Preview

At 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Chicago Bears (11-4) play at the San Francisco 49ers (11-4). When these two teams match up, who are the best daily fantasy options? Find out below. 49ers vs. Bears Game Info When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 8:20 p.m. ET Where: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California TV info: NBC/Peacock 49ers DFS Projections Salary values from DraftKings. Player Position Salary Projected Points Projected Points per 1K Christian Mc...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Week 17 Chicago vs. San Francisco: Keys to a Bears victory

It’s late December and the Chicago Bears are playoff-bound. With two games remaining, there is still all-important seeding to play for. The Bears have a (remote) chance at the No. 1 seed and no matter how remote, we know coach Ben Johnson is going to go for it. The San Francisco 49ers have the No. […]

From Windy City Gridiron | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers: 4 Most Important Players

The NFL season is an evolving state of affairs, and week 17 finds your Chicago Bears firmly atop the NFC North and as the #2 seed in the NFC with an 11-4 record after yet another come-from-behind victory, their 6th this season, against the Green Bay Packers. This week, Chicago travels to the Bay Area […]

From Windy City Gridiron | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Bears vs. 49ers Preview: Chicago Heads West Chasing a Crown

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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

John Lynch provides injury updates for George Kittle and Fred Warner

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch appeared on KNBR for his weekly interview, where he discussed Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan’s Coach of the Year candidacy, and more. We’ll focus on the injury front. There were no changes to Thursday’s injury report. Yetur Gross-Matos went from not participating to being limited, a pattern that has […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

What seed will the 49ers be heading into the playoffs?

The San Francisco 49ers control their destiny and path to the No. 1 seed. It’s simple. Beat the Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears this Sunday, then Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, both at Levi’s Stadium, and you’re the No. 1 seed. It won’t be easy, but win out, and you’re […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Golden Nuggets: One last practice before game day

Jauan Jennings, Skyy Moore and the free agents the 49ers want back: Mailbag (paywall)“Apologies to all the Isaac Guerendo/Jordan James fans out there, but if the 49ers had a sudden rash of injuries at tailback, I’m certain Frank Gore could grind out a couple of 100-yard games in January. He looks exactly like he did […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

49ers vs. Bears Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Dec. 28

The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) take a five-game winning streak into a matchup with the Chicago Bears (11-4) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Levi’s Stadium, and we have best bets recommendations. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Under (52.5) This year, 49ers’ games have finished over 52.5 points scored in five out of 15 games. Three of the Bears’ 15 games this season have had more than 52.5 total points sco...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Cole Kmet Fantasy Week 17: Projections vs. 49ers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet will match up with the 23rd-ranked pass defense of the San Francisco 49ers (229.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Kmet worth starting? For insights into his matchup versus the 49ers, we’ve got you covered. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Cole Kmet Week 17 Game Info Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s vital info, along ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs 49ers

The Chicago Bears (11-4) and San Francisco 49ers (11-4) play on Sunday Night Football, in a game with huge playoff implications. No matter what happens in the Sunday afternoon games, the winner of Bears vs 49ers will still be alive for the NFC top seed. On our latest special Christmas Day edition of Bear Bones, […]

From Windy City Gridiron | about 2 months ago | 1 read

George Kittle has a ‘chance’ to play through mid-to-low ankle sprain

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was dealing with a mid-to-low ankle sprain. That’s good news, as Fowler confirmed Kittle’s suspicions postgame about avoiding the dreaded high-ankle sprain. On Wednesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle won’t practice, but “He’s got a chance, so we’re not […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Inside Dee Winters’s game-sealing play vs. Colts

The San Francisco 49ers impressed offensively in their 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, failing to punt for the second straight game. While the offense was lights out, the defense remains a work in progress, as they struggled to contain Indianapolis’s offense, despite Jonathan Taylor going for only 46 yards on the ground. […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Chicago Bears Injury Report: Luther Burden III Gets an Upgrade

The first installment of the Chicago Bears injury report ahead of the team’s Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers is here. I have some mixed feelings about what the first release looks like, but we can start with the good news accompanying wide receiver Luther Burden III. Burden, who missed Saturday’s Week 16 win against the Green Bay Packers was limited in Wednesdays’ practice at Halas Hall. The rookie wideout missed all of the team’s practice sessions last week because of an ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read

49ers’ Keion White trade gets an update after Week 16

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Keion White in late October from the New England Patriots. The Niners sent a sixth-round pick to the Patriots, while San Francisco got a seventh-rounder along with White. That seventh-round pick was conditional, and those conditions have been met, meaning the pick is going back to the Pats. White needed […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read