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Bears-49ers on Sunday Night Could Sway NFC No. 1 Seed

Late injury questions shift San Francisco's passing focus toward Christian McCaffrey.

Overview

  • The matchup features two 11-4 teams, with Chicago having clinched the NFC North and San Francisco still chasing the conference’s top spot.
  • George Kittle is listed as questionable with an ankle injury and Rome Odunze missed the week with a foot issue, creating uncertainty for both passing games.
  • Sportsbooks list the 49ers as roughly a 3 to 3.5-point favorite with a total near 51–52.5 points, while analysts and models diverge on pace and scoring.
  • PFF’s model favors the under given pass-catcher concerns, and its prop analysis highlights Christian McCaffrey’s elevated target share, including a case for over 5.5 receptions.
  • SportsLine’s machine-learning model projects Brock Purdy to exceed 1.5 passing touchdowns, and ESPN analysts identify additional Purdy yardage and rushing props in a game featuring two high-volume offenses.