After the San Francisco 49ers victory over the Chicago Bears, it seemed like the 49ers had turned the corner, especially defensively.

When: Noon Sunday. Where: Lambeau Field. TV: Fox. Radio: AM-620. Tickets: Sold out.

Thoughts and observations following the 49ers' 10-6 victory over the Bears in Week 10: The 49ers' failure on a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak was predictable and a reflection of their offensive line.

Thanks to those who kept the latest NFC West chat moving. Transcript here . Highlights below.

The 49ers won 10-6 over the Bears last night in a game so ugly it should've been played in Afghanistan.

The 49ers enter tonight's game against Chicago searching for both a win and an offensive identity.

Vernon Davis insisted today that he wasn't trying to insult the Chicago Bears defense.

Nothing symbolized the 49ers' postgame injury report better than Frank Gore's eye.

The Titans will receive ... 2Q Titans 3rd and 5 from SF 19: Pass to Gage is complete for 1st down ... 1st and 10 from 12: VY to Washington, gain of three ... 2nd and 7: LenDale White hit by Franklin, gains 2 ... 3rd and five: Young scrambles in on well-designed QB scramble 49ers 3, TENN 10 49ers take over at 30: Smith to Bruce, gains three ... 2nd ...

When Tarell Brown was at the University of Texas, the Longhorns had one simple rule: Never ever hit Vince Young.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando What in the world was 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye thinking Sunday and what does it mean for the team's immediate future on offense? I have a much better idea after watching the 49ers-Colts game a couple times and charting offensive personnel .

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Cornerback Nate Clements is out indefinitely with a fractured shoulder. Singletary doesn't know the degree of the crack and will know later.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The 49ers diversified their offensive personnel use once Alex Smith replaced Shaun Hill at quarterback against the Texans in Week 7. San Francisco was trailing by three touchdowns when Smith took over, a factor that surely led San Francisco to become more aggressive.

If there's ever a good time for a blowout, it's right before a bye week. The kick in the teeth by the Falcons was stunning but quite possibly instructive.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando So, Michael Crabtree impressed the 49ers during their by week and could see more playing time than once expected in Week 7. The 49ers' 45-10 defeat to the Falcons might have prepped them for Crabtree's assimilation.

"Me and Crabtree are going to get it done," Gore said Tuesday. The 49ers hope to have Gore and the newly signed Crabtree back when their season resumes Oct.

Mike Singletary speaks to the media after the team's 45-10 loss to the Falcons. The 49ers looked amazing last week against the Rams.

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In years gone by, NFL fullbacks were the Swiss Army knives of a team's toolbox, at the ready to perform any number of tasks.