NFL scores, live updates: The 49ers are desperate for a win against the Bears as Chicago enters the post-Matt Eberflus era
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NFL scores, live updates: The 49ers are desperate for a win against the Bears as Chicago enters the post-Matt Eberflus era

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

Both the Bears and 49ers have seen better days this season. It doesn’t seem that long ago that Chicago entered the bye week 4-2 after defeating both Carolina and Jacksonville. Yes, these are two of the worst teams in the league this season, but wins by three or more touchdowns are hard to come by in the NFL, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams seemed to be heating up. But the 4-8 Bears have now lost six straight, costing Matt Eberflus his job as head coach. While there are no moral victories, this series also includes losses of one point each against four NFC teams in the thick of the playoff chase – Washington, Green Bay, Minnesota and Detroit.

At 5-7, the 49ers still have some hope as they play in one of the NFL’s weaker divisions and Seattle is only two games ahead. But with only five games left to play and the injury list growing, things are looking up for San Francisco. The injury to Christian McCaffrey was a devastating development, and the injuries to Trent Williams and Nick Bosa were a major blow to the trenches. Add to that the fact that Fred Warner has played with a broken ankle this season, and it’s no wonder the team that has played in the last three NFC title games is already on the ropes heading into Week 14.

(Bye: Broncos, Colts, Commanders, Patriots, Ravens, Texans)

Live15 updates

  • 2 INTs, 2 TDs for Seahawks

    Seattle extends its lead over Arizona to 17-7 on a 1-yard jet sweep by Zach Charbonnet for the TD. The Seahawks have made the Cardinals pay for their two turnovers so far.

  • Josh Allen roughly draws the passer call

    Byron Young is called out for tackling a passer on Josh Allen, even though it appears the Bills quarterback was still on the field when he was hit. But probably so close that Young should have given up.

  • Rams lead Bills 7-0

    The Rams score on their first drive against the Bills. A 12-play, 70-yard drive is capped off with a 3-yard TD run up the middle by Kyren Williams.

  • Another interception from Kyler Murray

    Kyler Murray threw picks on two consecutive possessions. This time Coby Bryant gets the interception.

  • Jauan Jennings’ TD catch

    Here’s a look at the 49ers’ touchdown: Brock Purdy connects with Jauan Jennings on a 7-yard flag route in the end zone.

  • The Seahawks take the lead

    Seattle takes a 10-7 lead over Arizona with a 19-yard TD pass from Geno Smith to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

    The Seahawks made the Cardinals pay for a turnover by beating Kyler Murray at the Arizona 31-yard line.

  • The 49ers come out throwing

    Brock Purdy hits George Kittle for a 33-yard gain on the 49ers’ first drive.

    Two plays later, Jauan Jennings scores a 7-yard score to put San Francisco first against the Bears.

  • Arizona called for 12 men to defend

    The Seahawks are known for their 12th man, but it is Arizona that needs 12 men on the field defensively. This moves Seattle from the Cardinals’ 5-yard line to 2nd-and-goal.

    But the Seahawks can’t make it and have to settle for a Jason Myers field goal. The Cardinals lead 7-3.

  • The Cardinals strike first

    On their sixth play of the game, the Cardinals got into the end zone. Kyler Murray hits Michael Wilson for a 42-yard score.

  • Buffalo support buffalo

    Ahkello Witherspoon supports fellow Colorado Buffalo Heisman Trophy contender Travis Hunter during pregame warmups.

    Witherspoon played in Boulder from 2014 to 2016 under head coach Mike MacIntyre.

  • The Cardinals offense comes first

    The Seahawks win the coin toss and are eliminated. So the Cardinals offense gets the first possession.

  • The Cardinals in black take turns against the Seahawks

    The Cardinals are flying the all-black uniform today. They are 1-1 in varsity this season, losing to the Lions and beating the Chargers.

  • Inactive: Bills at Rams

  • Inactives: Bears at 49ers

  • Inactives: Seahawks at Cardinals

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