## Bears’ Matt Eberflus ‘Confident’ He’ll Be Coaching Against 49ers in Week 14
**Chicago, IL** – Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus expressed confidence on Monday that he will be on the sidelines for the team’s Week 14 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, despite missing the previous game due to COVID-19.
### Eberflus Provides Update on Health Status
“I’m feeling good,” Eberflus said during a press conference. “I’ve been following the doctor’s orders, resting, and taking care of myself. I’m confident that I’ll be back on the field and ready to coach our team against the 49ers.”
Eberflus tested positive for COVID-19 last week and was forced to miss the Bears’ Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor served as interim head coach in Eberflus’s absence.
### Bears Facing Challenging Opponent
The 49ers (8-4) represent a significant challenge for the Bears (3-9). San Francisco has won three straight games and currently sits atop the NFC West standings. The 49ers’ defense, led by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, is one of the best in the NFL.
“The 49ers are a well-coached team with a lot of talent,” Eberflus said. “They have a great defense, and their offense is starting to click. We’re going to have to be at our best to compete with them.”
### Bears Aim to Build Momentum
The Bears are coming off a disappointing loss to the Packers, but they are hoping to build momentum heading into their matchup with the 49ers. Quarterback Justin Fields had a solid performance against Green Bay, throwing for 208 yards and running for 71 yards.
“We didn’t get the result we wanted last week, but we saw some positive things from our team,” Eberflus said. “We need to build on those positives and continue to improve. We have a lot of football left to play, and we’re determined to finish the season strong.”
### Key Players to Watch
**Justin Fields, QB, Bears:** Fields has shown flashes of his potential this season, but he needs to continue to improve his consistency. Against the 49ers, he will face a tough defense, but he will also have the opportunity to make big plays with his legs.
**Nick Bosa, DE, 49ers:** Bosa is one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL. He has 10.5 sacks this season and is a constant threat to opposing quarterbacks. The Bears’ offensive line will need to be at their best to protect Fields from Bosa.
**Fred Warner, LB, 49ers:** Warner is a tackling machine and the quarterback of the 49ers’ defense. He is always around the ball and makes it difficult for opposing offenses to sustain drives. The Bears’ running game will need to be effective in order to keep Warner off balance.
### Conclusion
The Bears face a tough challenge in Week 14 against the 49ers, but they are confident that they can compete with one of the best teams in the NFL. With Eberflus expected to return to the sidelines, the Bears will have a better chance of pulling off an upset.