The San Francisco 49ers did more than survive Sunday night.
They absorbed an opening-play disaster, traded blows for four quarters, and outlasted the Chicago Bears in a 42–38 win that carried real weight. When it ended, the celebration was brief. The focus shifted quickly.
Because the path is now obvious.
One more game. At home. With the No. 1 seed on the line.
That reality was not lost on Brock Purdy or head coach Kyle Shanahan as the 49ers walked off the field.
Brock Purdy: Opportunity Earned, Not Given
GettyBrock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers.
Purdy’s night mirrored the season.
Chaos early. Calm late. And answers when they mattered.
After throwing a pick-six on his first pass attempt, Purdy responded with five touchdowns, extended drives with his legs, and delivered the game-sealing score late in the fourth quarter. It was the type of performance that kept San Francisco’s ceiling intact.
Yet afterward, Purdy did not frame the moment as a reward.
“We’re thankful to be in this position,” Purdy said. “But we have to focus on the next day and the next man up. For us to be here is really cool, but we have to do something about it.”
That mindset reflects why the 49ers are here.
They have not stumbled into this moment. They have earned it. And Purdy understands what comes next requires the same edge that carried them through Sunday night.
Kyle Shanahan Embraced the Stakes
Shanahan did not shy away from the moment either.
The win over Chicago secured a 12–4 record and set up a Week 18 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks that will decide whether San Francisco spends January on airplanes or at Levi’s Stadium.
“We’ve earned this,” Shanahan said. “This is the game we want. We love that it’s here. We have an opportunity to never leave here.”
That clarity matters.
San Francisco has spent much of the season managing injuries, absorbing variance, and navigating high-pressure games. Now the margin is gone. One game separates comfort from chaos.
Shanahan made it clear the team welcomes that reality.
Sunday Night Set the Tone for What Comes Next for the 49ers
Nothing about the Bears game was clean.
The 49ers surrendered explosive plays, allowed 38 points, and needed a late defensive stand to seal it. Meanwhile, the offense answered every challenge, converting every red-zone trip and piling up nearly 500 yards.
It was not perfect. It was revealing.
Purdy made off-schedule throws that kept drives alive. Christian McCaffrey stabilized momentum when it threatened to swing. And when the game demanded one final stop, the defense delivered just enough.
Those are the traits that matter now.
Because Saturday is not about survival. It is about control.
Final Word for the 49ers
The 49ers have arrived at the moment they spent months chasing.
The No. 1 seed is on the line. Home-field advantage is within reach. A clear path through the NFC sits one win away.
Purdy sees the responsibility. Shanahan embraces the stakes.
They are not celebrating the opportunity.
They are preparing to finish it.
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