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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In an impressive turnaround, Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 38-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. This win marked a significant rebound for the 49ers, who had previously suffered two substantial defeats and now spoiled interim coach Thomas Brown’s first game at the helm for the Bears.
Despite their recent struggles, having been outscored by a staggering 53 points in losses to Green Bay and Buffalo, the 49ers showcased a performance reminiscent of their Super Bowl run from last season. With their playoff aspirations on the line and key players like Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, and Trent Williams dealing with injuries, San Francisco (6-7) managed to hand the Bears (4-9) their seventh consecutive loss.
Purdy delivered another standout performance, marking his third game this season with over 300 passing yards. He connected with Jauan Jennings for both of his touchdowns, while fill-in running back Isaac Guerendo contributed significantly with 128 total yards and two rushing touchdowns. Additionally, George Kittle was a reliable target, finishing with six receptions for 151 yards. This offensive effort resulted in the 49ers achieving their highest score of the season.
The defensive unit for San Francisco was formidable, applying relentless pressure with their four-man front, which resulted in rookie quarterback Caleb Williams being sacked seven times throughout the game.
The Bears were searching for a morale boost following the franchise’s first in-season head coach firing, which came after a failure in late-game management during a Thanksgiving matchup in Detroit. However, they experienced a disheartening first half, which was one of the most uneven in recent NFL history. Chicago managed only 4 total yards compared to San Francisco’s impressive 319, earning just a single first down and heading into halftime trailing 24-0.
The 49ers moved the ball with ease, scoring three touchdowns and a field goal on their initial five drives, while the Bears struggled offensively, recording minus-3 passing yards due to the dominating San Francisco defense. Despite Williams managing to throw two touchdown passes to Rome Odunze in the second half, it was too little, too late to change the outcome. He concluded the game with 134 yards on 17 completions but lost a fumble, marking his seventh consecutive start without an interception, although he faced 56 sacks this season, the highest for any Bears quarterback since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
Injury updates revealed that the Bears lost returner DeAndre Carter to a hamstring issue early in the first quarter, while running back Travis Homer exited due to a head injury later in the game. For the 49ers, Guerendo left in the fourth quarter with a foot problem, and offensive lineman Ben Bartch injured his ankle in the first half, necessitating a shift to third-stringer Spencer Burford.
Looking ahead, the Bears will travel to Minnesota for a Monday night game, while the 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams at home on Thursday night.
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