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Battle of Back-Ups Turns Into Blowout As 49ers Defeat Bears

For a game that figured to have little scoring, one team had no problems putting points on the board. With back-up quarterback Colin Kaepernick running the show, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears up and down the field and once again put themselves in the conversation as the best team in the NFC.

2012/11/20

Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

Monday Night Chicago Bears Will Be Without Jay Cutler While San Francisco 49ers Are Full Strength

The injury report for the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears is unremarkable except for one big name, Jay Cutler. Chicago will be without it’s starting quarterback who suffered a concussion last week and has not been cleared to play. Even without Cutler, San Francisco will have their hands full on Monday Night as they faced a very talented team.

2012/11/18

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears passes against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 10-6. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Contest Between Bears and 49ers Will Be Decided on Defense

Although the Bears will be without Jay Cutler, the game between the two teams still figures to be a fight to the end. With the two best defenses in the league on display scoring will be hard pressed for both teams, and important for the 49ers to avoid the two corners in the Chicago secondary who can change the game in one play.

2012/11/17

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