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Bears-Eagles game thread: A couple of potential 49ers playoff opponents

Monday Night Football features a matchup in Chicago between the Philadelphia Eagles and the home team Bears. The hosts will be missing their star starting quarterback Caleb Williams due to a short-term injury scare, alongside his primary backup, which forces veteran Case Keenum back into action for his first pass attempt in over a year under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Meanwhile, Philadelphia deals with an absence of their own as wide receiver DeVonta Smith sits out with a hamstring issue, though the visiting offense faces a Chicago defense that has struggled heavily to limit opponents.

Beyond this specific contest, both franchises carry implications for the San Francisco 49ers' postseason outlook as potential January opponents. On the ground, the hosts plan to lean heavily on D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai to exploit a vulnerable Philadelphia run defense, with expectations pointing toward an eventual home upset.

Favorable weather conditions in the city should allow these ground attacks to operate unimpeded.

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