Teams that have started Sam Darnold have gone 27-6 in the past two seasons. However, the Minnesota Vikings saw Darnold start to fade before his worst two games closed out the season and the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to get the same outcome in Week 18 this year .

Find out where the San Francisco 49ers landed in the latest set of NFL power rankings according to several national outlets following their 42-38 victory over the Chicago Bears.

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 42-38, led by Brock Purdy’s 5 TDs. Colin Cowherd asks if the 49ers can win the Super Bowl with Purdy as their QB and reflects on the “game of the year”.

The 49ers gave up 38 points Sunday night and still won a wildly entertaining and crucial game against the Chicago Bears. Purdy accounted for five touchdowns, including a 38-yard score to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 remaining to give the 49ers the lead.

The San Francisco 49ers have entered the chat as a serious Super Bowl contender this season. Anxious to end their 30-year drought without a championship, the 49ers are once again streaking at the right time under coach Kyle Shanahan coming out of Sunday night's thrilling 42-38 victory over the Chicago Bears .

Everyone knows what the San Francisco 49ers' biggest flaw is entering the playoffs. It has been obvious all season, but now that the lights are being shone down

The final seconds of the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears tested the nerves of fans everywhere. In a game that felt destined to be decided by whoever had the ball last, the Bears had that chance—and nearly cashed in.

Follow along for live updates and scoring plays from the Bears' Sunday Night Football showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

Brock Purdy hit Jauan Jennings with the winning TD pass and the 49ers held on in a game that featured 936 total yards and 10 offensive TDs.

The San Francisco 49ers will face a familiar quarterback on Saturday night with the NFC West title and home-field advantage at stake. Sam Darnold, now leading the Seattle Seahawks, spent the 2023 season with the 49ers as Brock Purdy's backup,