Final2021 Week 8

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears, Week 8 2021

San Francisco 49ers

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33

Chicago Bears

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22

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers3661833
Bears3103622

SF 33CHI 22 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    27.3PPR pts

    17/28, 322 YDS, 2 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Deebo Samuel Sr.

    SF · WR

    23.1PPR pts

    6 REC, 171 YDS

  • Bears leader

    Justin Fields

    CHI · QB

    26.3PPR pts

    19/27, 175 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Josh Norman

    SF

    1 INT, 7 TKL

49ers 33, Bears 22: San Francisco rallies from 4 down at halftime

San Francisco erased a 13–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Chicago 24–9 after the break to win 33–22. The 49ers finished with a 467–324 edge in total offense and averaged 8.6 yards per play.

The Bears went 8-for-15 on third down and committed one turnover, while the 49ers finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +3.8 yards/play SF 8.6 · CHI 4.8
  • +1 turnover margin SF 0 turnovers
  • +143 total yards SF 467 · CHI 324

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Bears
49ersStatBears
8.6Yards per play4.8
0Turnovers1
467Total yards324
Other team stats
54Plays67
40%Third-down conversion53%
23:11Time of possession36:49

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and four field goals; the Bears scored two touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Bears
TimeTeamPlaySFCHI
1st quarter
4:38CHICairo Santos 39-yard FG Takes lead03
2:51SFJoey Slye 48-yard FG Ties game33
2nd quarter
12:03CHIJustin Fields → Jesse James, 8-yard TD Takes leadCairo Santos XP310
9:33SFJoey Slye 52-yard FG610
1:16CHICairo Santos 40-yard FG Extends lead613
0:00SFJoey Slye 22-yard FG913
3rd quarter
8:33CHICairo Santos 25-yard FG Extends lead916
5:56SFJimmy Garoppolo 2-yard TD runXP missed1516
4th quarter
14:11SFElijah Mitchell 5-yard TD run Game winnerJimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 2-pt conversion2316
9:32CHIJustin Fields 22-yard TD runXP missed2322
6:34SFJimmy Garoppolo 5-yard TD run Extends leadJoey Slye XP3022
1:56SFJoey Slye 32-yard FG Extends lead3322

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Bears, Week 8 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB27.3 PTSQB3
  2. Justin FieldsCHIQB24.3 PTSQB5
  3. Deebo SamuelSFWR23.1 PTSWR8
  4. Elijah MitchellSFRB19.7 PTSRB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB27.3QB317/2832200542100.6
Justin FieldsCHIQB24.3QB519/271751110103184.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Deebo SamuelSFWR23.1WR8WR———961710
Elijah MitchellSFRB19.7RB8RB181371————
Jesse JamesCHITE12.8TE6TE———33381
Darnell MooneyCHIWR12.4WR30WR———96640Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR10.5WR37WR———74450
Mohamed SanuSFWR8.9WR51WR———43590
Khalil HerbertCHIRB8.8RB33RB2372022-40Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE5.4TE25TE———63240Start/Sit →
JaMycal HastySFRB5.3RB49RB34022290
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR5.2WR68WR———32320
Allen RobinsonCHIWR5.1WR69WR———43210
Charlie WoernerSFTE1.7TE50TE———2170Start/Sit →
Ryan NallCHIRB0.4RB77RB140————
Jauan JenningsSFWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Damien WilliamsCHIRB-0.3—RB2-30————

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. Brandon AiyukWR49 snaps88%
  2. Deebo SamuelWR46 snaps82%
  3. Charlie WoernerTE45 snaps80%
  4. Elijah MitchellRB36 snaps64%
  5. Mohamed SanuWR25 snaps45%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Deebo Samuel36%, 9 targets
  2. Brandon Aiyuk28%, 7 targets
  3. Mohamed Sanu16%, 4 targets
  4. JaMycal Hasty8%, 2 targets
  5. Charlie Woerner8%, 2 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Elijah Mitchell69%, 18 carries
  2. Jimmy Garoppolo19%, 5 carries
  3. JaMycal Hasty12%, 3 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Cole KmetTE63 snaps90%
  2. Khalil HerbertRB59 snaps84%
  3. Allen RobinsonWR56 snaps80%
  4. Darnell MooneyWR54 snaps77%
  5. Jesse JamesTE38 snaps54%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Darnell Mooney33%, 9 targets
  2. Cole Kmet22%, 6 targets
  3. Allen Robinson15%, 4 targets
  4. Marquise Goodwin11%, 3 targets
  5. Jesse James11%, 3 targets
  6. Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share36 carries

  1. Khalil Herbert64%, 23 carries
  2. Justin Fields28%, 10 carries
  3. Damien Williams6%, 2 carries
  4. Ryan Nall3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cole KmetCHITE6390%622%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR4988%728%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB5984%27%23
Deebo SamuelSFWR4682%936%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE4580%28%0
Allen RobinsonCHIWR5680%415%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5477%933%0
Elijah MitchellSFRB3664%00%18
Jesse JamesCHITE3854%311%0
Mohamed SanuSFWR2545%416%0
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR3043%311%0
Damiere ByrdCHIWR2637%00%0
JaMycal HastySFRB1934%28%3
Ross DwelleySFTE1527%00%0
Trent SherfieldSFWR713%00%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR713%14%0
Ryan NallCHIRB710%00%1
Jakeem GrantCHIWR69%00%0
J.P. HoltzCHITE69%00%0
Damien WilliamsCHIRB46%00%2

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+11.8Jimmy Garoppolo27.3 PTS vs 15.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.3Khalil Herbert8.8 PTS vs 18.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.3 xFPJustin Fields26.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB26.318.3+8.0100%27 att—271028%00%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB8.818.1−9.384%64% car—02364%27%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB27.315.5+11.8100%28 att—28519%00%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR12.415.2−2.877%33% tgt—000%933%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR23.115.2+7.982%33% tgt—000%933%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR10.511.8−1.388%26% tgt—000%726%
Elijah MitchellSF · RB19.711.6+8.164%69% car—01869%00%
Cole KmetCHI · TE5.410.1−4.790%22% tgt—000%622%
Allen RobinsonCHI · WR5.16.7−1.680%15% tgt—000%415%
Mohamed SanuSF · WR8.96.7+2.245%15% tgt—000%415%
JaMycal HastySF · RB5.35.30.034%12% car—0312%27%
Jesse JamesCHI · TE12.85.1+7.754%11% tgt—000%311%
Marquise GoodwinCHI · WR5.25.1+0.143%11% tgt—000%311%
Charlie WoernerSF · TE1.73.4−1.780%7% tgt—000%27%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB2.13.4−1.3—7% tgt—000%27%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR0.01.7−1.713%4% tgt—000%14%
Damien WilliamsCHI · RB-0.31.3−1.66%6% car—026%00%
Ryan NallCHI · RB0.40.6−0.210%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: 49ers 27 targets and 26 carries; Bears 27 targets and 36 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jimmy Garoppolo Ran hot

SF · QB · 27.3 pts on 15.5 expected

17 of 28 passing for 322 yards; 5 carries for 4 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Justin Fields Ran hot

CHI · QB · 26.3 pts on 18.3 expected

19 of 27 passing for 175 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 10 carries for 103 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 23.1 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 171 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Brandon Aiyuk

SF · WR · 10.5 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 4 catches for 45 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Khalil Herbert Volume, no payoff

CHI · RB · 8.8 pts on 18.1 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for -4 yards; 23 carries (64% of the team's) for 72 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Khalil Herbert →

Darnell Mooney Volume, no payoff

CHI · WR · 12.4 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 64 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Elijah Mitchell Ran hot

SF · RB · 19.7 pts on 11.6 expected

18 carries (69% of the team's) for 137 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jesse James Ran hot

CHI · TE · 12.8 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 38 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Brandon Aiyuk played 88% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.
  • Stock up: Charlie Woerner played 80% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Khalil Herbert played 84% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
  • Stock up: Jesse James played 54% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
  • Stock down: Damien Williams played 6% of the snaps, down from a 30% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Bears defense
Points allowed to49ers DBears D
QBs17.717.7
RBs20.921.5
WRs35.434.4
TEs9.18.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 37% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 37%, stood at 57% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +24Fields → James, 8-yd TD39% → 63%Q2 12:03
  2. −28Garoppolo 2-yd TD run75% → 47%Q3 5:56
  3. −39Mitchell 5-yd TD run50% → 11%Q4 14:11
  4. +30Fields 22-yd TD run8% → 37%Q4 9:32
  5. −34Garoppolo 5-yd TD run37% → 3%Q4 6:34

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Bears
San Francisco 49ersMeasureChicago Bears
54Plays67
52%Pass rate46%
11.5Yds / dropback4.8
5.6Yds / carry4.9
4/10Third downs8/15

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 13 fewer plays but gained 6.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SF Samuel 33% · Aiyuk 26% · Sanu 15%
  • CHI Mooney 33% · Kmet 22% · Robinson 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Bears
ResultSFCHI
Touchdowns32
Field goals43
Punts02
Turnovers01
Missed field goals10

SF turnover edge: +1

  • The Bears opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 41-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:0011375:12Missed FG
CHIQ1 9:489415:10Field goal
SFQ1 4:386451:47Field goal
CHIQ1 2:5111745:48Touchdown
SFQ2 12:037412:30Field goal
CHIQ2 9:3316578:17Field goal
SFQ2 1:167711:16Field goal
CHIQ3 15:0013626:27Field goal
SFQ3 8:337752:37Touchdown
CHIQ3 5:567163:56Punt
SFQ3 2:006522:49Touchdown
CHIQ4 14:119684:39Touchdown
SFQ4 9:325752:58Touchdown
CHIQ4 6:34412:10Punt
SFQ4 4:247492:28Field goal
CHIQ4 1:56100:44Interception
SFQ4 1:123-31:12End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

49ers vs Bears Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Bears first met in 1950 and have played 71 times since.

All-time series
37–33–149ers lead, 71 meetings since 1950
Postseason
3–049ers won in 1984, 1988, and 1994
Largest 49ers win
49–72003
Largest Bears win
61–201965

Since 2021

3–1 49ers lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Bears
49ersStatBears
10-7Record6-11
25.1Points per game18.3
375.7Yards per game307.4
6.1Yards per play4.9
21.5Points allowed per game23.9
310.0Yards allowed per game316.7

49ers vs Bears Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −4.549ers covered by 6.5
Total
40Over: 55 points scored (by 15)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers22.333+10.8
Bears17.822+4.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
2–5
Over/under
4–3
ATS as favorite
2–4
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
2–2

Chicago Bears

Against the spread
3–5
Over/under
2–6
ATS as favorite
2–0
ATS as underdog
1–5
ATS at home
2–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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49ers and Bears in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a 49er or a Bear, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 49ers vs Bears Week 8 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 33–22 in Week 8 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on October 31, 2021. See the 49ers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Bears?

The final score was 49ers 33, Bears 22. The Bears led 13–9 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 24, Bears 9.

What happened in the 49ers vs Bears game?

San Francisco erased a 13–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Chicago 24–9 after the break to win 33–22. The 49ers finished with a 467–324 edge in total offense and averaged 8.6 yards per play. Jimmy Garoppolo led all players with 17 of 28 passing for 322 yards, plus 5 carries for 4 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Bears committed 1 turnover, the 49ers none.

What was the game-winning score in 49ers vs Bears?

Elijah Mitchell's 5-yard touchdown run with 14:11 left in the fourth quarter gave the 49ers a 23–16 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Bears?

Jimmy Garoppolo led the game with 27.3 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 8, on 17 of 28 passing for 322 yards, plus 5 carries for 4 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Justin Fields was next with 24.3 (QB5).

Who led 49ers vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 17 of 28 for 322 yards. Elijah Mitchell (SF) led in rushing with 18 carries for 137 yards and a touchdown. Deebo Samuel (SF) led in receiving with 6 catches for 171 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jimmy Garoppolo score against the Bears?

Jimmy Garoppolo scored 27.3 fantasy points against the Bears in Week 8 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 17 of 28 passing for 322 yards, plus 5 carries for 4 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Bears?

Jimmy Garoppolo outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.3 PPR points on 15.5 xFP (+11.8). Khalil Herbert fell furthest short, with 8.8 points on 18.1 xFP (−9.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the 49ers come back to beat the Bears?

The 49ers' chances of winning fell as low as 25% in the third quarter. Elijah Mitchell's 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Elijah Mitchell's 5-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Bears record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 37–33–1 across 71 meetings since 1950, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

When did the 49ers and Bears last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on December 23, 2018, when the Bears beat the 49ers 14–9.

Have the 49ers and Bears met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1994 playoffs. The 49ers are 3–0 against the Bears in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Bears?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −4.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40. That implied about 22.3 points for the 49ers and 17.8 for the Bears.

Did 49ers vs Bears go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 40, and the teams combined for 55 points, 15 over the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Bears?

The 49ers covered by 6.5 against the closing line of 49ers −4.5. The final margin was 11 points.