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Mullens’ mistake ends 49ers’ upset bid in 14-9 loss to Bears

San Francisco 49ers' Nick Mullens avoids the rush of Chicago Bears' Khalil Mack in 2nd quarter during NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, December 23, 2018.

San Francisco 49ers' Nick Mullens avoids the rush of Chicago Bears' Khalil Mack in 2nd quarter during NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, December 23, 2018.

Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle

It won’t be another December to remember.

A year after the 49ers whipped a division champion at home in Week 16 en route to 5-0 finish, they couldn’t duplicate the feat Sunday.