49ers at Bears
Chicago Bears 24, San Francisco 49ers 8 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
49ers 8 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bears 24 0 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPCaleb Williams 328 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 50 yds rushingZavion Thomas 153 yds receivingByron Young 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 246 · 422Passing yards 185 · 328Rushing yards 61 · 94Completions 23/37 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.6 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
In a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Chicago Bears secured a decisive 24-8 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The Bears' performance was particularly vital as they looked to build momentum heading into the postseason, while the 49ers faced the challenge of regrouping after this defeat.
Chicago's offense was led by quarterback Caleb Williams, who showcased his skills with a stellar 328 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Zavion Thomas was a standout target, racking up an impressive 153 receiving yards, effectively stretching the field and creating opportunities for his team. Despite the Bears' success in the air, San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey managed to put together a modest ground game, finishing with 50 rushing yards.
The Bears' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, limiting the 49ers to just eight points and forcing critical turnovers. Devin Bush led the charge with eight total tackles, while Byron Young applied consistent pressure, notching two sacks on the day. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Bears' defense stifled a 49ers drive, allowing Chicago to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 23/37 | 62% | 185 | 1 | 0 | 83.7 |
| Other | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 28/39 | 72% | 328 | 2 | 0 | 114.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew CowanFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jamari JohnsonTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 9 | 153 | 17.0 | 78 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 27 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake TongesTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew CowanFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxREDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty BenefieldFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||
| Byron YoungREDG | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri WashingtonDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Malik MustaphaFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco JacksonWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/2 | 3 | 33 |