49ers report card: Offense lights up scoreboard again vs. Bears, aided by playcalling
SANTA CLARA – Here is how the 49ers (12-4) graded in Sunday night’s 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears (11-5) at Levi’s Stadium:
PASS OFFENSE: A-
Brock Purdy was mesmerizing, not only in shaking off a first-play pick-six but in becoming the 49ers’ first-ever quarterback to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns while also running for two touchdowns. He did so without left tackle Trent Williams (hamstring; first play) and tight end George Kittle (ankle; inactive). Purdy’s second touchdown pass was highlight-reel creative...