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49ers officially have new biggest threat in NFC after Bears dominate Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers currently hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC but with how good the Bears looked against the Seahawks, they now pose the biggest threat.

By Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Nick San Miguel argues the Chicago Bears are now the primary threat to the 49ers in the NFC.
The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night to improve to 6-2.
The writer highlights Chicago's acquisition of Jeffery Simmons and potential pursuit of Khalil Mack.

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Writer Nick San Miguel argues that the Chicago Bears are now the biggest threat to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC following Chicago's 34-17 road victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. The Bears improved to 6-2 on the season, driven by quarterback Caleb Williams' continued development and a dominant performance against Seattle.

San Miguel notes that Chicago's recent trade for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and rumored interest in edge rusher Khalil Mack make them serious contenders. Consequently, the writer emphasizes that securing home-field advantage over Chicago will be crucial for the 49ers to avoid playing a playoff game in Chicago in January.

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