The Bears had a convincing win against the Cowboys in Week 3, 31-14. After that, the Bears accomplished a pair of 25-24 escapes against the Raiders and Commanders. Both games could have been, and arguably should have been, lost.

The Bears face the defending Super Bowl champions Saturday and a few of their most exciting and entertaining games over the years came in such circumstances.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL playoff picture Week 13: Bears suddenly in range for No. 1 seed in NFC

The Chicago Bears retained their spot atop the NFC North this week after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the NFC race remains tight.

Trey Lance, on the other hand, will begin his first season as the 49ers’ starting quarterback in the rain. Luckily, he’s no stranger to Midwest weather. Here’s to hoping the fans in attendance at Soldier Field brought their ponchos.

Norman picks off a deep ball Mooney tipped up into the air. Slye with a 32-yard field goal locks it up. 49ers 33, Bears 22 Hicks and Smith stuff Mitchell finally but it's a little late for that 2-yard loss. There's 3:14 left and 49ers are at the Bears 15 ...

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his home debut Sunday against the powerful San Francisco 49ers, but that's not the only thing the Cleveland Browns player has to worry

The San Francisco 49ers welcome the Carolina Panthers to Levi's Stadium on Monday night. The banged-up defense will be tested by Carolina's Rico Dowdle.

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 8-4 on Monday Night Football, but reaching the postseason will still prove to be tough.