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Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers: Week 13 Keys to the Game

By William "Wild Bill" Ingalls

Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) attempts to leap over Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) attempts to leap over Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) and outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) react after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) and outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) react after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Bring back the sack back to Chicago

The Chicago Bears haven’t recorded a sack in the last two weeks. Ironically, the drought started when Pernell McPhee promised to sack Eli Manning two weeks ago. The Bears’ front 7 is supposed to lead the defense. Players like Pernell McPhee, Willie Young, Eddie Goldman, and Akiem Hicks are paid to be impact players on the front line. While each player has had their moments this season, none of them have consistently been a force. If Chicago wants to win, Kaepernick must be under pressure constantly.

However, this key is two-fold. Not only do the Bears need to sack Kaepernick, they need to contain the mobile quarterback. The 49ers’ signal caller ran for over 100 yards last week on only 10 carries. However, Kaepernick’s rushing ability isn’t the only reason the Bears need to contain him. Kaepernick’s ability as a runner is only matched by his ability to extend passing plays outside of the pocket. Considering Chicago’s weak secondary, allowing Kaepernick to break the pocket would be a death sentence for a weak Bears secondary.

Ironically, Kaepernick received his first start against the Chicago Bears back on Monday night football back in 2012. He threw for over 200 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 32-7 rout of Chicago. If the Bears want to avoid a similar result, they need to bring the pressure on Sunday. Chicago needs to record two sacks and limit Kaepernick to under 30 yards rushing to earn this key.

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