On Thanksgiving Day, before the eyes of the nation, the Chicago Bears were responsible for as baffling an example of football situational mismanagement as has been seen in the entire 2024 NFL season. Well within reach of a game-tying field goal in the final minute of regulation, the Bears inexplicably did not call a timeout, despite having one in their hip pocket, after quarterback Caleb Williams was captured with 38 seconds left. That decision, combined with the offense’s slowness to start the next play, doomed the Bears to a sixth straight loss, as well as coach Matt Eberflus’ now-former job.
Bears interim coach Thomas Brown, just weeks after taking over as offensive coordinator, is tasked with picking up the pieces and salvaging what’s left of Chicago’s disappointing 4-8 season. To get back into the win column, the Bears must now travel to San Francisco, where the 49ers are dealing with some serious adversity of their own.
In a continuation of their Super Bowl hangover, the Niners fell to 5-7 on the season after being defeated by the Buffalo Bills, 35-10, in a game that also saw All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey go down for the remainder. . season due to a knee injury. However, all is not lost for San Francisco, as they remain in a tight battle for the NFC West that they can easily return to by protecting their territory and continuing the Bad News Bears’ struggles.
Where to watch 49ers vs. Bears
- When: Sunday, December 8 at 4:25 pm ET
- Where: Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, California
- TV: FOX
- Transmission: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Continue: CBS Sports App
Difference between 49ers and Bears, odds
San Francisco is a 4-point favorite against Chicago, according to the latest NFL odds. The over/under is 44 points.
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Recent history of the 49ers vs. Bears
Chicago and San Francisco have exchanged wins in their last five meetings, with the Bears being the victors in the most recent contest, Week 1 of the 2022 season.
- September 11, 2022: Chicago 19, San Francisco 10
- October 31, 2021: San Francisco 33, Chicago 22
- December 23, 2018: Chicago 14, San Francisco 9
- December 3, 2017: San Francisco 15, Chicago 14
- December 4, 2016: Chicago 26, San Francisco 6
