49ers, Seahawks enter Week 2 on opposite sides of upset fun-house mirror The NFC West may have been the toughest division in football last year. Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022
Ex-Bears OC Mike Martz rips QBs Justin Fields, Trey Lance after 49ers-Bears opener Martz said “less than remarkable” was the nicest way he could describe Fields. About Lance, he said, “I’ve never liked him.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022
49ers roster moves: RB Elijah Mitchell to IR, S Tashaun Gipson to active roster The 49ers on Tuesday made a few roster moves, including putting RB Elijah Mitchell on IR. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
49ers to add RB Marlon Mack to practice squad The #49ers are adding a veteran RB to their practice squad. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
Matt Eberflus’ Bears revive spirit of Lovie Smith era Smith created an expectation of accountability and discipline. The players bought into it with fervor. This Eberflus-coached team recalls the early days of Smith’s tenure. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022
1st-and-10: What’s not to like about Matt Eberflus’ Bears debut? It’s too early to celebrate the dawn of a new era, but even skeptics have to admit that Eberflus’ season-opening upset was notable for two things: there was no fluke factor, and there were minimal red flags. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022
Mike Martz Not Impressed With Two Second-Year Quarterbacks The Super Bowl winning coach doesn’t get the hype around the two young quarterbacks after their performances on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2022
NFL power rankings: 49ers loss pushes them out of top 10 The 49ers saw a small dip out of the top 10 in the @usatodaysports NFL power rankings. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
Byron Pringle praises Justin Fields for composure in Bears’ Week 1 win Despite a rough first half, Justin Fields led the Bears to a comeback win over the 49ers, where Byron Pringle lauded Fields' composure. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
Game balls: 5 standouts from the Bears’ win over 49ers Here is who earned game balls with impressive performances in a Week 1 win over the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
Bears QB Justin Fields receives game ball for Week 1 performance Despite a brutal first-half outing, Justin Fields helped lead the Bears to a comeback win over the 49ers, which earned him a game ball. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
Seahawks come out of Week 1 as only NFC West team with a win Seattle is a surprise division leader after one week in the NFC West. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
NFL Week 1 Turning Points: Justin Fields conjures magic and the Broncos are their own worst enemy Here are the biggest turning points of Week 1, like Fields creating a TD out of thin air. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
NFC West Watch: Seahawks sit alone atop the standings For now, the Seahawks sit firmly at No. 1. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022 Kyle Shanahan on whether Dak Prescott injury opens door on Jimmy Garoppolo trade The #49ers may not call the Cowboys about a Jimmy Garoppolo trade, but they'd listen if Dallas called.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022 NFC West standings: Seahawks somehow come out as only Week 1 winner It's only one week, but somehow the Seahawks are currently the lone NFC West team with a win
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022 Kyle Shanahan unsure of TE George Kittle’s Week 2 status George Kittle's Week 2 status still TBD for the #49ers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022 Bear Necessities: Roquan Smith didn’t see win over 49ers as an upset Don't call it an upset. "We expected to go in there and win," Bears LB Roquan Smith said of the win over the 49ers.
Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022 Why Jimmy Garoppolo might prefer 49ers’ backup gig to starting with Cowboys No sooner did Dak Prescott sustain a six- to eight-week injury to his right thumb than speculation began about having Jimmy Garoppolo wear the Dallas star as a temporary fix for the ailing Cowboys.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022 Bears notes: RB Khalil Herbert makes case for more carries by shining in opener Plus, a look at cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s shutdown performance, the right guard debate and more.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022 Bears notes: Byron Pringle likens Justin Fields’ steadiness to Patrick Mahomes Plus, a look at the running back carries, Jaylon Johnson’s shutdown performance and more.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022 Film study: Analyzing Justin Fields, a scramble TD and two picks So far, so good. The Bears have plenty to fix after their opener, but they get to do so while sitting at 1-0.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022 Best fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 2 The best fantasy football waiver wire pickups going into Week 2.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022 ‘A rookie is just a title’: Bears newcomers make good first impression Defensive end Dominique Robinson had a sack on his fourth NFL snap, safety Jaquan Brisker recovered a fumble on his fifth NFL snap and cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones looked like they belonged as 11 rookies contributed to Sunday’s 19-10 victory over the 49ers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022 49ers injury update: Elijah Mitchell to miss 2 months with MCL sprain It's an MCL sprain and two-month absence for #49ers RB Elijah Mitchell.