The 49ers are back in the win column after dismantling the hapless Chicago Bears on Sunday. Sunday’s victory was the best performance of the season for the defending NFC champions and proved there still is some juice left in the tank. It will take help and the team to basically win out to make the playoffs, but it was nice to see the 49ers play competent football for an entire game.
How does the NFL world view the 49ers with five games remaining?
ESPN.com - The 49ers rise three spots to #18
Nick Wagoner of ESPN.