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Dennis Allen's Bears defense just forced Kyle Shanahan into uncharted territory

When the Chicago Bears traveled to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 17, there was quite a lot on the line. There were strict playoff implications and, at kickoff, there was absolutely a postseason vibe.

Also going into this matchup, the 49ers offense had been on a tear. Kyle Shanahan's offense had not punted ... the entire month of December. That's right -- for the entirety of December, San Francisco had yet to punt.

And then, on the 49ers' third drive of the game, quarterback Brock Purdy fired a pass in the direction of former Bears tight end Jake Tonges on a third-and-6.