For one week, the 49ers resembled the team from last season. The offense converted in the red zone, the defense generated a pass rush, Brock Purdy was sharp, and the offense scored 38 points. Despite missing Brandon Aiyuk, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Nick Bosa for one brief shining week, the 49ers played 49er football.
Yes, the opponent was dysfunctional. The Bears’ offense was abysmal for much of Sunday’s contest. At halftime, the offense gained two yards. Chicago’s deficit was 24 points, and the game never felt close.
Let’s hand out some gold jackets from Sunday’s blowout win over Chicago.