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Source: Alex Smith in line to start

Updated: November 15, 2012, 6:08 PM ET
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, who suffered a concussion on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, has passed concussion tests this week and is on track to start Monday night against the Chicago Bears, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Smith was knocked out of the game on Sunday, which ended in a 24-24 tie.

Smith went through position work with the NFC West-leading 49ers (6-2-1) in a non-contact black jersey Wednesday.

"I feel good, better," ...

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