Bears hit Bay Area as “team of destiny” buzz grows
The Chicago Bears travel to San Francisco for a Week 17 primetime showdown with the 49ers, with momentum still roaring after their latest surge. Windy City Gridiron’s Dec. 26 “Bears Den” roundup also spotlights a Bears.com podcast featuring DBs coach Al Harris on the rise of Kevin Byard III and Nahshon Wright.
Off the field, the hype is building. Sports Illustrated dubbed Chicago the “team of destiny” after a season packed with late drama, noting the Bears’ habit of stealing wins in crunch time. As one post highlighted, “No team in NFL history” had pulled off six wins when trailing in the final two minutes — until Chicago did it.
Even the celebrations have gone viral, with DJ Moore’s “Ultimate Victory Meal” becoming part of the story as the Bears chase a statement win in the Bay.