The NFL will end its Week 17 Sunday slate of games with a bang, as the Chicago Bears (11-4) will travel West to take on the San Francisco 49ers (11-4).
This holiday season, the Bears have sat back and watched with glee as both the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers lost their Week 17 games, thus securing Chicago’s first NFC North title since 2018. While the Bears can’t be knocked from the top spot in the division, they still have a chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and beating the 49ers would
keep those hopes alive.
As for the 49ers, they also have a chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and if they’re able to win their final two games (they play the Seahawks in Week 18), they’ll get it done. If the 49ers lose to the Bears, they’ll end up in either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed, depending on how the rest of the NFC West games shake out.
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Here’s how to watch tonight’s game:
Bears at 49ers
When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 — 8:20 p.m. ET
Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
TV: NBC (Peacock)
Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark (field reporter)
Online streaming: Peacock, NFL+
From a rooting perspective, Jeremy Reisman has published a Week 17 Sunday Lions fans’ rooting guide for those looking toward the 2026 season. Those hoping for a better Lions draft pick and a better schedule next season will want to (begrudgingly) pull for the Bears.
Here’s an excerpt from the rooting guide:
“Okay, bear with me, because this is going to get a little dark. If you’re rooting for draft position, you are probably one of the people who want the Lions to lose in Week 18 vs. the Bears. What’s the best way to make that happen? Have some serious stakes in that game for Chicago.”
For a look at how the POD staff has picked this game, make sure you check out our full Week 17 predictions: Moneyline, spread, and over/under.
