As things stand now, the Vegas oddsmakers have the Bears listed as anywhere from 3.5- to 4.5-point favorites over the visiting 49ers, according to various casinos and betting sites. But that could change as the game draws near. The over/under for Sunday's game is listed at 40 points.
With the 49ers trailing 24-6, Beathard sustained a knee contusion and hip strain late in the fourth quarter against Seattle. Garoppolo entered with 67 seconds remaining in the game and completed both of his passes for 18 yards and a touchdown to wide receiver Louis Murphy in the closing seconds.
If Beathard is unable to receive the majority of the practice reps this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan will likely go with Garoppolo against Chicago.
"I'll probably have an answer for you guys on Wednesday," he said on Monday when questioned about his starting quarterback. "I'd like to talk to the staff. I'd like to watch some Chicago (film) first, finish up Seattle. I just finished up watching the game with the quarterbacks and then came in here. I'll have a decision for you guys by Wednesday."
The 49ers have won three of their last five games against Chicago and have split the last two at Soldier Field.
The 49ers and Bears kick off at 10:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. CT on Sunday.
Game Averages (Rank)
| 49ers | Bears | |
|---|---|---|
|
17.0 (28th)
|
Offense Pts
|
16.1 (29th)
|
|
321.7 (21st)
|
Offense Yds
|
287.5 (29th)
|
|
221.8 (17th)
|
Offense Pass
|
167.1 (31st)
|
|
99.9 (23rd)
|
Offense Rush
|
120.4 (8th)
|
|
25.8 (28th)
|
Defense Pts Allowed
|
22.9 (15th)
|
|
374.2 (28th)
|
Defense Yds Allowed
|
328.2 (12th)
|
|
244.6 (26th)
|
Defense Pass Allowed
|
215.8 (12th)
|
|
129.5 (30th)
|
Defense Rush Allowed
|
112.4 (16th)
|
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers' Deommodore Lenoir expresses frustration over Pro Bowl snub
Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was not among the four San Francisco 49ers players selected for the 2025 Pro Bowl. Instead, he was named as one of four alternates from the team. Despite this recognition, Lenoir voiced his frustration, feeling that his standout season warranted a... -
Spoiler Alert: 5 Keys to a 49ers Upset Over the Lions in Primetime
With their playoff hopes dashed, the San Francisco 49ers aim to finish the season on a high note by playing spoiler against the NFC's number one team, the Detroit Lions, in a rematch of last season's NFC Championship Game. This game will be for pride and good measure. What will... -
49ers mailbag: Why did SF abandon the run against Detroit? Will the 49ers focus on offense or defense this offseason? Will SF replace Nick Sorensen with Robert Saleh?
There are a lot of questions that will follow the San Francisco 49ers into the offseason. Who will get extensions? Who will be let go? What moves will they make in free agency and the draft? And many more. You have questions, as well, and that's a good thing because we opened... -
49ers vs. Cardinals injury updates: Isaac Guerendo ruled out
The San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals with a depleted roster. Quarterback Josh Dobbs took the reins in place of Brock Purdy, who is sidelined with a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation sustained during last week's matchup...