But the Bears are not a lost cause; their upset of the Packers proved that. Hope remains. And Jay Cutler, on Sunday, will either confirm or refute his reputation for inconsistency. On the other sideline, the 49ers remain a fascinating dumpster fire of a franchise. Not only are they starting Blaine Gabbert at quarterback — on purpose! — but they also had a bit of a front office shakeup this week. And it looks like Colin Kaepernick will be gone for good. How will that continued drama translate to the field and the wondrous idiosyncracies of Jim Tomsula?
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Here’s what you need to know in order to see for yourself.
What time is the 49ers vs. Bears game?
The 49ers-Bears game begins at 1:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is the 49ers vs. Bears game on?
The 49ers-Bears game will be broadcast on Fox in select markets.
Who is on the 49ers injury report?
Garrett Celek, tight end — Ankle injury — OutCarlos Hyde, running back — Foot injury — OutArik Armstead, defensive tackle — Shoulder injury — ProbableBlake Bell, tight end — Finger injury — ProbableAnquan Boldin, wide receiver — Hamstring injury — ProbableAlex Boone, guard — Triceps injury — ProbableNavorro Bowman, linebacker — Shoulder/Finger injury — ProbableAhmad Brooks, linebacker — Toe injury — ProbableQuiinton Dial, defensive tackle — Shoulder injury — ProbableBruce Ellington, wide receiver — Wrist injury — ProbableTony Jerod-Eddie, defensive tackle — Hip injury — ProbableDontae Johnson, cornerback — Hamstring injury — ProbableErik Pears, tackle — Knee injury — ProbableKeith Reaser, cornerback — Ankle injury — ProbableTorrey Smith, wide receiver — Back injury — ProbableJaquiski Tartt, safety — Knee injury — ProbableMichael Wilhoite, linebacker — Ankle injury — Probable
Who is on the Bears injury report?
Marquess Wilson, wide receiver — Foot injury — OutBruce Gaston, defensive tackle — Illness — QuestionableAntrel Rolle, safety — Knee injury — QuestionableEddie Royal, wide receiver — Knee injury — QuestionableMartellus Bennett, tight end — Ribs injury — ProbableKa’Deem Carey, running back — Concussion — ProbableJay Cutler, quarterback — Illness — ProbableKyle Long, tackle — Neck injury — ProbablePernell McPhee, linebacker — Knee injury — Probable
Who will win the 49ers-Bears game?
SN’s David Steele rolls with the Bears and rolls with the Bears, big.
SN’s Vinnie Iyer thinks this is a perfect game for John Fox’s style and calls for a Bears win.
