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49ers Outlast Bears 42-38 on Final Play, Setting Up Week 18 No. 1 Seed Showdown

Chicago exits the No. 1 race with a chance to clinch No. 2 by beating Detroit in Week 18.

Overview

  • Caleb Williams’ pass from the 2-yard line fell incomplete as time expired, sealing San Francisco’s 42-38 win at Levi’s Stadium.
  • Brock Purdy totaled five touchdowns with 303 passing yards and two rushing scores, while Christian McCaffrey ran for 140 yards and a touchdown.
  • The offenses combined for 936 yards, with the 49ers going 5-for-5 in the red zone and converting key third downs in the first half.
  • Williams logged a season-high 330 passing yards and two touchdowns and said the Bears are “a team to be reckoned with,” pushing his season total to 3,730 yards.
  • San Francisco now hosts Seattle in Week 18 for the NFC West crown and the conference’s top seed, while Chicago can secure the No. 2 seed with a win over the Lions or with help elsewhere.