49ers, Bears
Digest more
Watch NFL game tonight with free livestream
Digest more
The Chicago Bears control the NFC North after an incredible come-from-behind win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. The team will now head to San Francisco where they'll face the 49ers for an NFC showdown at Levi's Stadium. Here's a look at the latest playoff picture for the NFC and AFC going into Week 17.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Bears vs. 49ers on "Sunday Night Football." Follow for complete results from the NFL Week 17 prime-time game.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue to pull off improbable wins, and they have a chance to clinch the NFC North in Week 17 against the San Francisco 4
The Bears have won back-to-back games and clinched the NFC North by virtue of the Green Bay Packers ' loss on Saturday. The 49ers have won five straight and have also clinched a playoff spot. Both teams will be looking to improve their playoff positioning, with the Bears already guaranteed a home game.
The Chicago Bears have cut ties with a former Green Bay Packers draft pick in a series of roster moves ahead of Sunday Night Football.
Catch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 28. Here's everything you need to know to stream the game.
If the Packers, who lost to the Chicago Bears 22-16 in overtime on Dec. 20 in Chicago, win their final two games and the Bears, who play San Francisco and Detroit to end the season, lose both games, the Packers will be the winner of the NFC North and get a home playoff game. Otherwise they'll be on the road, possibly back in Chicago.
The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot on Thursday, when the Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings in an unexpected fashion. After the celebration, some fans immediately wondered whether the Packers should rest their starters in the final two games of the regular season,