Walsh praises Bears as 49ers face unbeaten foe at Candlestick
The Bears lead the NFC Central and face the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in a rematch of last season's NFC title game. Chicago quarterback Jim McMahon leads the league in passing as Chicago eyes a third straight strong performance while San Francisco navigates injuries and a 3-2 start.
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Cowboys Rise In NFC East Behind Revived Defense
Dallas improves to 4-1 in the NFC East as Landry credits depth and team unity for a turnaround after losing key players. Too Tall Jones and Jim Cooper praise the defense and offense as the club gains momentum. Miami, Minnesota, Green Bay, and San Francisco face injuries and strategic shifts as season moves forward.
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Bears used five starting quarterbacks in a tumultuous season
NFL teams faced quarterback instability with 21 of 28 starting at least two QBs and four using three. The injury plagued Bears rotated through five different starters during the season.
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