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Taylor details ‘next man’ up mentality in 49ers’ win vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Patrick Taylor Jr. made the most of his on-field opportunities. The 49ers running back explained his mindset stepping in for an injured Isaac Guerendo in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 38-13 victory over the Chicago Bears. “Just preparing throughout the week,” Taylor …

How 49ers’ message of desperation, urgency fueled big win vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Desperate times oftentimes call for desperate measures. However, that wasn’t quite the case for the 49ers this week. Yes, the times indeed are desperate. No, drastic measures were not taken in the week leading up to the 38-13 win …

How 49ers’ Week 14 win over Bears impacts NFC playoff picture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Welcome to the wild, wild West. The 49ers kept their very slim playoff hopes alive … for now. With a 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco ended its three-game skid and improved to 6-7 with …

Caleb Williams bordered on shifting the blame. Then he thought better of it. The Chicago Bears rookie quarterback wasn’t denying he lost a third-quarter fumble. But for a moment, he didn’t display comfort owning it. What happened on the pass he started to throw and instead lost in a motion sufficiently backward to warrant a fumble? “Timing wise we were …

Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this week’s Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab react to every game from the Week 14 NFL Sunday slate. Fitz and Frank start with some of the more interesting outcomes, including the Kansas City Chiefs escaping with a close win on Sunday night and the Buffalo Bills’ stunning loss to the Los Angeles Rams, …

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes under pressure from Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52). (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press) After rallying from a 13-point halftime deficit, the Chargers were left with a familiar, unwelcome sight. Patrick Mahomes leading a game-winning, clock-bleeding drive. The Kansas City Chiefs kicked a game-winning field goal off the upright to clinch their ninth consecutive AFC …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after thrashing of Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Some of these teams still think they have a chance. That’s cute. As the fight for playoff seeding heats up, so does the not-so-elegant race to the bottom. With four weeks remaining in the 2024 regular season, there isn’t much …

Purdy relishes Faithful’s support during 49ers’ win over Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If you ever wonder about the impact a fan can have from the stands, look no further than the rousing ovation the 49ers Faithful gave quarterback Brock Purdy in Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears. During a second-half injury scare in San Francisco’s 38-13 …

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald fire up the Football 301 fifth quarter with a look at four excellent games from Week 14’s Sunday slate and one game that will have Chicago Bears fans wearing a bag over their heads. The guys kick things off with the epic 44-42 carnival show in Los Angeles where the Buffalo Bills fell narrowly to …

Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams Josh Allen scored the most fantasy points by a quarterback ever during the highest-scoring NFL game this season. He recorded a career-high six touchdowns while becoming the first player in NFL history with three passing and three rushing TDs in the same game. Allen helped Buffalo nearly overcome a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit but ultimately …

The 49ers are dealing with yet another injury to a running back, which could be significant as the team gets ready to play the Rams on Thursday night. Isaac Guerendo had to exit Sunday’s win over the Bears with a foot injury. While the club called him questionable to return, there was no reason to put him back in the …

Justin Herbert walked off the field following an injury scare, but returned to Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Justin Herbert is back after an injury scare vs. the Chiefs. The Chargers quarterback grabbed his left thigh after the hit and remained on the ground as trainers tended to him. He eventually got up and limped off the …

Hufanga details emotions after return in 49ers’ win over Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Talanoa Hufanga is happy to return to the field for the first time in two months. The San Francisco safety expressed gratitude after a 38-13 thumping of the Chicago Bears. “It was great,” Hufanga told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Laura Britt. “Grateful for …

Week 14 of the NFL didn’t have the most exciting slate of games, but the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills made up for it with a 44-42 slugfest that was arguably the game of the year. Josh Allen may have put himself as the front-runner for MVP (even in the loss) while the Rams remained alive in the wild …

Where 49ers would pick in 2025 NFL Draft after blowout win over Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers returned to their winning ways, walloping the Chicago Bears 38-13 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, snapping a three-game losing streak in the process. While the 49ers remain on the fringe of the NFC playoff picture with a 6-7 …