Read what writers around the country are saying about the Bears following Sunday's 28-20 victory over the 49ers in San Francisco.
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![Following the Bears opening drive of the game, Pat O'Donnell's punt was blocked, giving the 49ers the ball on the Chicago 8-yard line.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/liayp1djihhd0o4rj4ok.jpg)
Following the Bears opening drive of the game, Pat O'Donnell's punt was blocked, giving the 49ers the ball on the Chicago 8-yard line.
![Michael Crabtree's 3-yard touchdown was reviewed, but the refs confirmed he made the catch, giving San Francisco an early lead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/c3dzuoegklncbvwvzxhw.jpg)
Michael Crabtree's 3-yard touchdown was reviewed, but the refs confirmed he made the catch, giving San Francisco an early lead.
![Phil Dawson made a 27-yard field goal to give the 49ers a 10-0 advantage.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/vz9igd0enj6cv5tx7dgs.jpg)
Phil Dawson made a 27-yard field goal to give the 49ers a 10-0 advantage.
![A diving interception by safety Chris Conte halted the San Francisco drive and gave the Bears possession midway through the second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/sdchmtk9bbpipdj1q1zi.jpg)
A diving interception by safety Chris Conte halted the San Francisco drive and gave the Bears possession midway through the second quarter.
![Later in the second quarter, Jared Allen chased down 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and knocked the ball out. It was recovered by safety Danny McCray.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/kfrcnqhztsk3uwt4b2l0.jpg)
Later in the second quarter, Jared Allen chased down 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and knocked the ball out. It was recovered by safety Danny McCray.
![The 49ers extended their lead to 17-0 with Frank Gore's 8-yard touchdown run at 2:27 remaining in second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/dgyelacpm0ssw6ebcok1.jpg)
The 49ers extended their lead to 17-0 with Frank Gore's 8-yard touchdown run at 2:27 remaining in second quarter.
![A spectacular, one-handed catch by Brandon Marshall puts the Bears on the scoreboard, cutting the lead to 17-7 just before halftime.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/mdyw31kqj2pqqyr8nmg7.jpg)
A spectacular, one-handed catch by Brandon Marshall puts the Bears on the scoreboard, cutting the lead to 17-7 just before halftime.
![A 14-play drive that takes more than nine minutes off the clock is capped off with a 24-yard Dawson field goal.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/dqulaug3y7suxmmscfek.jpg)
A 14-play drive that takes more than nine minutes off the clock is capped off with a 24-yard Dawson field goal.
![Less than two minutes into the fourth quarter, Marshall hauls in his second touchdown on the day, a five-yard strike from Jay Cutler.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/wsk0gqcpb5kchcu9t5ty.jpg)
Less than two minutes into the fourth quarter, Marshall hauls in his second touchdown on the day, a five-yard strike from Jay Cutler.
![Rookie Kyle Fuller makes his first-career interception, taking the ball out of Crabtree's hands, giving the Bears terrific field position.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/yzgaq6flzapenwvv5nnw.jpg)
Rookie Kyle Fuller makes his first-career interception, taking the ball out of Crabtree's hands, giving the Bears terrific field position.
![On the very next play, Cutler finds Martellus Bennett on a 3-yard fade for a touchdown, giving the Bears the lead for the first time.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/dnqryafjmlldcjepmzrr.jpg)
On the very next play, Cutler finds Martellus Bennett on a 3-yard fade for a touchdown, giving the Bears the lead for the first time.
![A little more than four minutes after his first, Fuller grabs his second interception of the game, the team's fourth takeaway of the evening.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/r3xqdcc6r5erx8iqwplm.jpg)
A little more than four minutes after his first, Fuller grabs his second interception of the game, the team's fourth takeaway of the evening.
![The Bears again turn the turnover into points, as Marshall grabs his third touchdown of the game, a 3-yard fade to make it 28-20.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/gplk8cnkqe8dfoalpdhs.jpg)
The Bears again turn the turnover into points, as Marshall grabs his third touchdown of the game, a 3-yard fade to make it 28-20.
![Willie Young sacks Kaepernick to start the 49ers drive, setting the San Francisco offense back.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/se9o3kcads9jblfetpfr.jpg)
Willie Young sacks Kaepernick to start the 49ers drive, setting the San Francisco offense back.
![Danny McCray breaks up Kaepernick's final chance, on 4th-and-9 from the Chicago 17-yard line, giving the Bears the ball back and sealing the victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/k3mofoyw7h8rua0lnb73.jpg)
Danny McCray breaks up Kaepernick's final chance, on 4th-and-9 from the Chicago 17-yard line, giving the Bears the ball back and sealing the victory.
NFL.com
Comments: "All this set against the backdrop of the opening of the Niners' new stadium. This was supposed to be the 49ers' night. Instead, the Bears reminded us they should be seen as a real player in the NFC." -Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler Read more
Sports Illustrated
Comments: "(Brandon) Marshall didn't practice this week -- he was struggling with an ankle injury, and there were questions as to whether he would even play. But he did, grabbing touchdown after touchdown from Jay Cutler." - Doug Farrar Read more
NBC Sports
Comments: "The Bears have the potential to have one of the league's best passing attacks. They can't afford slow starts like this every week, but the fact they recovered the way they did is only a good sign for the rest of the season." - Darin Gantt Read more
FOX Sports
Comments: "Speaking of impressive plays in the Bears' secondary, the rookie's (Kyle Fuller) second interception on Sunday was stellar. The way he peeled off his guy to make the play on a ball intended to be thrown over his head indicated some special awareness and skills." - Mike Garafolo Read more
CBS Sports
Comments: Cutler said "it felt like my chest hit my backbone." Whatever happened it jarred something loose and Cutler got straight dialed after." - Will Brinson Read more
Yahoo! Sports
Comments: "And the Bears, who just a week ago were being dismissed as forgettable NFC North also-rans, suddenly look like a savvy, crafty, win-when-you-least-expect it team." - Jay Busbee Read more