Bears and 49ers to tinker in season finale
Chicago rests playoff hopes fading after five straight losses and plans quarterback rotation with Jim Harbaugh and Mike Tomczak while San Francisco, already 13-2 and secure in home field, also tinkers along the offensive line and rests star players. Montana to play half, Young to follow, Rice Taylor Rathman pace visitors.
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Bears at 49ers Preview Highlights Tough Matchup
Chicago seeks upset as Ditka contemplates Nate Harbaugh quarterback change while San Francisco led by Montana returns from injury. Key matchups include Singletary against Sapolu and Woolford versus Taylor with injuries to Woolford and Wright. series even at 25-25-1 as 49ers ride a five game win streak and top NFC offense.
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Packers battle for spot in Texas Stadium showdown
IRVING Texas (UPI) twelve months after narrowly escaping the NFL's worst record the Green Bay Packers seek a playoff berth in Week 16 facing the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay 9-6 tied with Minnesota 9-6 for NFC Central lead but Vikings hold tiebreaker. Cowboys winless in Johnson era eyeing end of season on a high note to avoid NFL record 15 losses.
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Battle of the underachievers headlines Christmas night clash
Minnesota Vikings host the Cincinnati Bengals in a high stakes Christmas night game as both notorious for uneven runs seek a win to stay in playoff contention. Bengals surge with top rushing offense while Vikings boast top defense, shaping a tense encounter amid inconsistent recent form.
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