Blaine Gabbert became the hero the 49ers need, and the one they deserve
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
HERO BLAINE GABBERT! Three words that have never been muttered, even in the least discerning of company. On Sunday, Blaine made the Bears pay in overtime with this perfectly thrown bomb to Torrey Smith for a 71-yard score.
The Bears were totally broken by a missed Robbie Gould field goal and Blaine was there to bring the pain. This was an all-Blaine all the time kind of day. Lest we forget his mammoth rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
