Tory Taylor contributes in Bears’ narrow loss to 49ers

Australian punter Tory Taylor played for the Chicago Bears in their 42-38 defeat by the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Taylor punted three times for 176 yards, averaging 58.7 yards per punt, with a long of 64 yards. He recorded one touchback and placed one punt inside the 20. Chicago kept pace early, drawing 14-14 after the first quarter, before San Francisco led 28-21 at half-time. The Bears matched the 49ers 7-7 in the third quarter and outscored them 10-7 in the fourth, but could not complete the comeback.