If the Packers lose to the Ravens on Saturday night and the Eagles lose to the Bills on Sunday afternoon, then the Bears will be guaranteed the No. 2 seed regardless of what they do the last two games.

The Bears and 49ers proved Sunday night that they have the offensive horsepower to go that deep in the postseason, engaging in a duel at Levi’s Stadium that featured 936 total yards, 58 first downs and 10 offensive touchdowns.

Sunday night acted as a potential NFC Championship Game preview as the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers combined for nearly 1,000 yards.

A stunning comeback electrified millions as the Bears clinched a playoff berth, rewriting NFL viewership records with a dramatic overtime victory.

The Bears finished last in the division each of the previous three seasons under Matt Eberflus, but won it in Ben Johnson's debut season.

In order for the Bears to clinch the No. 1 seed in the conference, Chicago has to win out against the 49ers on Sunday night and then beat the Lions at Soldier Field in Week 18 PLUS have the Seattle Seahawks lose one of their final two games against either the Carolina Panthers or the 49ers.

Tremaine Edmunds returned to action last week following a stint on injured reserve, and his presence was greatly needed. He totaled six tackles and recovered a fumble in his first game since mid-November, and now the Bears will need him to stop one of the best dual-threat running backs in the league.

The Vikings beat the Lions because of their defense. Brian Flores' unit, which entered the game having gone seven straight weeks without allowing a passing touchdown, dominated. The Vikings forced five turnovers. They shut down Detroit's run game, and quarterback Jared Goff looked flustered.