The San Francisco 49ers have been in punt avoidance mode, making NFL history and leaving Thomas Morstead bored out of his mind.

Brock Purdy threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns as San Francisco is now one win away from earning the NFC's top seed.

San Francisco has defeated the Bears in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1974-75 seasons [win, 34-0 at the Chicago Bears (11/17/74); win, 31-3 vs. the Chicago Bears (11/16/75)]. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has improved to 4-2 against the Bears and 8-10 against NFC North opponents as head coach of the 49ers.

The Bears and 49ers proved Sunday night that they have the offensive horsepower to go that deep in the postseason, engaging in a duel at Levi’s Stadium that featured 936 total yards, 58 first downs and 10 offensive touchdowns.

The Niners played an instant classic between two great quarterbacks Sunday night, but it was San Francisco that got the last laugh in its 42-38 victory over the Chicago Bears.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had strong praise for quarterback Brock Purdy after Monday night's 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey revealed the latest on his back injury before the team's key matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Williams had Pro Bowl company after the 49ers improved 11-4 with their win over the Colts. He was joined by running back Christian McCaffrey, tight end George Kittle, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, linebacker Luke Gifford (special teams) and long snapper Jon Weeks.

Brock Purdy may have scored five TDs and the offense may have piled up 496 yards. But it was San Francisco's defense that came up biggest.

Sunday's division-deciding Week 18 clash between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers kicks off with trash talk from rival CB.