Chicago
Bears
4-9
24
FINAL
31
San Francisco
49ers
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 31-24 in a thrilling Week 15 matchup that kept playoff hopes alive for the Niners. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the stakes were high, making this contest a must-watch in the final stretch of the season.
Caleb Williams put on a strong showing for the Bears, throwing for 237 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Colston Loveland was a standout target, racking up 121 receiving yards, while Christian McCaffrey dominated on the ground for the 49ers with an impressive 166 rushing yards, proving to be a crucial factor in San Francisco's offensive strategy.
Defensively, Fred Warner was a key player for the 49ers, recording five tackles and two sacks, significantly impacting the Bears' passing game and providing a relentless push against their offensive line. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Warner's second sack resulted in a fumble, allowing the 49ers to regain possession and ultimately seal the victory. The Bears fought hard, but San Francisco's defense made the critical plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 12 | 38% | 237 | 2 | 1 | 72.0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 120 | 0 | 3 | 35.4 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | — | 63 | 1 | 0 | — |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 19 | 166 | 8.7 | 51 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 92 | 8.4 | 67 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 29 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 39 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 92 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Longerbeam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 |

