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49ers Outlast Bears 42–38 to Set Up Winner-Take-All Showdown With Seahawks

A home finale next Saturday will determine the NFC West top seed plus a first-round bye.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns, ran for two more, and hit Jauan Jennings for a 38-yard go-ahead score with 2:15 left as San Francisco sealed the win with a defensive stop at the goal line.
  • Left tackle Trent Williams exited on the opening play with a hamstring injury and did not return, according to the team.
  • Tight end George Kittle was inactive with an ankle injury, with Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell taking on added snaps, while wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was active after being limited in practice.
  • The victory sets a Saturday home game against the Seahawks that will decide the NFC West title, the No. 1 seed, and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs.
  • General manager John Lynch said the club is reassessing Fred Warner’s recovery, and multiple reports indicate a late-postseason return could be possible if the 49ers advance, though no clearance has been made.