49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast Tony Dungy discusses 49ers’ improbable 2025 season, key matchups in Week 17 game vs. Bears
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Dec 25, 2025 Tony Dungy, a former NFL head coach and current analyst, joins to discuss the surprising 2025 season of the 49ers. He highlights how the team overcame injuries and praises their balanced offense, particularly Christian McCaffrey's crucial role. Dungy analyzes key matchups against the Bears, emphasizing the need to control the line of scrimmage. He also reflects on the leadership of John Lynch and the critical GM-head coach relationship with Kyle Shanahan that fuels the team's success. Expect a thrilling playoff preview!
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Season Turnaround Sets High Stakes
- The 49ers and Bears both rose from last-place finishes to playoff teams this season.
- Their Week 17 matchup is framed as a potential playoff preview with heavy seeding implications.
Adapt Practice On Condensed Weeks
- Condense preparation smartly on short weeks and prioritize walkthroughs after late games.
- Keep key installations and red-zone work scheduled while allowing players rest.
Bears' Turnovers And Late-Game Grit
- The Bears lead the league in takeaway-giveaway margin but some of that appears influenced by variance.
- Chicago has repeatedly won late and shown resilience in close-game situations.