Bears spoil 49ers' debut at new stadium with comeback win
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The Chicago Bears spotted the San Francisco 49ers a 17-point lead in front of a national audience on "Sunday Night Football," but came back thanks to four touchdown passes from Jay Cutler to spoil the opening of Levi's Stadium.
It was all @ChicagoBears in the 2nd half. #CHIvsSF pic.twitter.com/gytzP3121S
— NFL (@nfl) September 15, 2014
Here's what you need to know...
- 26 penalties were assessed in the game, totaling 176 yards.
- Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall was a game-time call, but overcame an ankle injury to catch three touchdowns passes.
- The 49ers outgained the Bears 361-216 in the contest.
- Bears rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller, a first-round selection out of Virginia Tech, recorded the first two interceptions of his career.
- 49ers tight end Vernon Davis exited the game with an ankle injury and did not return.
- Bears cornerback Charles Tillman left the game with a triceps injury and did not return.
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