49ers-Bears game thread: Which defense will get the most stops?

There will be no shortage of scoring between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday night football. The Niners offense has been the second-most explosive in the NFL since Brock Purdy returned to the lineup in Week 10. During that same stretch, the Chicago Bears have been impressive in their own right.

The 49ers will be without George Kittle, who has been arguably one of the most important players in the NFL this season. Ricky Pearsall will help supplement the loss of Kittle, but to what extent is what we will find out. Having Christian McCaffrey as an option certainly won’t hurt.

How many stops can the 49ers get defensively? If Kyle Shanahan can get over on Dennis Allen schematically like we think he can, it shouldn’t take more than two in a half. A turnover will be plenty.

This also feels like a game where the Niners’ special teams can make a difference, especially if they can generate a big return.