Monday's matchup between the 49ers and Steelers will be only the fourth time in which two teams with at least 10 victories and a win percentage of .750 or better will meet in the history Monday Night Football, according to the NFL.The other three times this happened, the 49ers were also among the featured teams, the games were played at Candlestick Park and the 49ers won each of those games.The 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers are both 10-3 entering the game Monday night at Candlestick Park. The 49ers have already clinched the NFC West, and they're angling for the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Steelers are tied for first in the AFC North and can clinch a playoff spot this week.
Here's a look at the previous Monday games that featured two teams with 10-plus wins and .750-plus win percentages:Dec. 14, 1987: 49ers (10-2) vs. Chicago (10-2). Outcome: 49ers 41, Bears 0
Dec. 3, 1990: 49ers (10-1) vs. N.Y. Giants (10-1). Outcome: 49ers 7, Giants 3
Dec. 15, 1997: 49ers (12-2) vs. Denver (11-3). Outcome: 49ers 34, Broncos 17
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