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49ers playoff picture: Updated NFC standings after Week 17 vs. Bears

The San Francisco 49ers played one of the more entertaining games of the season against the Chicago Bears. The score went back and forth all night. The defense got a stop when it needed to, while the offense found the end zone when it couldn’t afford to settle for a field goal. Now, after a […]

Bears Postseason: Updated NFC playoff picture after Week 17

With the slate of Christmas, Saturday, and Sunday games over, there has been some clarity around the NFC standings. The Los Angeles Rams play tomorrow night, but here’s where things are now. By virtue of the Detroit Lions’ flailing about for four quarters and losing to the Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, […]

The Packers have a 60 percent chance of a Bears rematch in the playoffs

According to the New York Times/The Athletic playoff simulator, there’s only a 60 percent chance of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears getting a rubber match in Chicago for the wild card round, despite the Packers being locked into the NFC’s seventh seed and the Bears currently holding onto the NFC’s second seed. Here’s […]

NFC Playoff Picture: Eagles get help with 49ers beating Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles will enter Week 18 alive for the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff picture. The Birds helped themselves in Week 17 by narrowly beating the Buffalo Bills. Then they got some help with the San Francisco 49ers beating the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. The Eagles can now clinch the No. […]

Instant Bears Player Grades: The Bears Can Play With Anyone

That was an incredible football game . After the pick-six to start, the Niners scored twice, and the Bears subsequently went three-and-out on back-to-back drives. Suddenly, the 7-0 lead was a 14-7 deficit, and the Bears were on the ropes. All they did was bounce back, go punch for punch with a Super Bowl contender until the final snap, and nearly pull out the best win of their season. This team has no quit in them; they believe they can play with anyone. And they’re not the only ones who ...

WEEK 18 SCHEDULE IS SET: Bears and Lions Will Play on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT

The highly anticipated rematch between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions has a time and date. Clear your schedules for Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT. That game will be on FOX. That late afternoon premium window has cooked up some great games this year. And I expect the matchup between the Bears and Lions to be another one of those types of games. To call this a big game would be an understatement. Saying it is a huge one wouldn’t do it justice. DJ Moore (2) carries the ball defended ...

49ers outlast the Bears in one of the most thrilling wins of the season

The San Francisco 49ers love to make things interesting. They wasted little time against the Chicago Bears. Brock Purdy’s first pass attempt was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. His intended target, Jauan Jennings, ran a D- route. Not only did the 49ers go down 7-0 on the first play, but they also lost Trent […]

Bears fall just short in tight 42-38 battle with 49ers

Would it be a 2025 Chicago Bears game if you weren’t nervous down to the very last snap of the game? Despite Chicago having clinched the NFC North and a playoff spot heading into their Sunday night game against the San Francisco 49ers, there was still plenty of suspense in such a tight game. It […]

49ers-Bears: Rams fan discussion

If the Bears beat the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams can still win the NFC West and get the number one seed. If the 49ers beat the Bears, then the Rams can only get second or third in the NFC West. Minutes into the game, the 49ers and Bears are tied […]

Sunday Night Football: Bears vs. 49ers

The NFL Week 17 slate of Sunday games will cap off with a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears (11-4) on the road against the San Francisco 49ers (11-4). The Eagles are rooting for the 49ers to win this game because a Bears loss keeps the Birds alive for the No. 2 seed […]

Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Game Discussion

Sunday Night Football pits two 11-win teams going at it as the Chicago Bears face the San Francisco 49ers in a game where the loser is eliminated from contention for the number one seed in the NFC. An illness wormed its way through Halas Hall this week, which added several Bears to the injury report, but DJ Moore and […]

49ers-Bears game thread: Which defense will get the most stops?

There will be no shortage of scoring between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday night football. The Niners offense has been the second-most explosive in the NFL since Brock Purdy returned to the lineup in Week 10. During that same stretch, the Chicago Bears have been impressive in their own right. […]

Bears vs. 49ers: Sunday Night Football Open Thread

The San Francisco 49ers host the Chicago Bears tonight in the Bay Area. Both teams are battling for their respective division crowns and the #1 seed in the NFC Playoff field. Will Chicago ride the momentum from last week’s huge win? Can San Francisco do exactly the same? Let’s tune in and find out! Chicago Bears at […]

Bears at 49ers: Week 17 SNF open thread

Sunday Night Football this week is a battle between two of the top teams in the NFC: the 11-4 Chicago Bears versus the also 11-4 49ers. The NFC’s No. 1 seed could be at stake. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? […]

Sunday Night Football: Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers

Week 17 is not over yet, we’ve got one more game to watch on Sunday night. The Chicago Bears are visiting the San Francisco 49ers in a game that will have big implications for the NFC playoffs. They are both 11-4, tied for the second-best record in the conference. The Bears have already clinched the […]

Sunday Night Football: Bears vs. 49ers — Lineups, Inactives, Hype Videos, More

NFL WEEK 17: CHICAGO BEARS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — The Bears already have a playoff spot and a division title locked up going into their Week 17 matchup against the 49ers. However, don’t tell players on this team that they have nothing to play for this week. Chicago’s football team is playing to maintain its playoff positioning. A win tonight would mean that Ben Johnson’s squad could finish no lower than the No. 2 seed. Plus, a dub out in Cali tonight would keep hope alive for the first-year...

Jake Tonges Fantasy Week 17: Projections vs. Bears, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges will be up against the 18th-ranked pass defense of the Chicago Bears (217.1 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. Should Tonges be someone that you insert into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game against the Bears? Prior to making that call, here’s a glimpse at the numbers and trends you need to know. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Jake Tonges Week 17 Game Info L...

George Kittle won’t play tonight; the Bears are relatively healthy

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is inactive for tonight’s game against the Chicago Bears. Ricky Pearsall will play. Here’s a look at the rest of the inactives: CB Renardo Green (neck)WR Jordan WatkinsDE Robert BealLB Curtis RobinsonDT Kevin GivensRB Isaac Guerendo So, Pearsall swaps spots with Kittle. The 49ers’ run game has been […]

Bears vs 49ers Inactives: DJ Moore and Darnell Wright are active

The Chicago Bears (11-4) are in Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers (11-4), and each team has just announced their inactive players list for the game. CHICAGO BEARS INACTIVES QB – Case Keenum (3rd QB) WR – Rome Odunze WR – Olamide Zaccheaus CB – Nick McCloud OL – Luke Newman LB […]

MUST-SEE: Ben Johnson’s NFL on NBC Interview With Tony Dungy

Ben Johnson is a fascinating person to listen to when it comes to talking football. Even as the flu bug attacks, the Chicago Bears are riding high entering their Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. They officially clinched a playoff spot last week. And on Saturday night, the Bears also claimed their first NFC North title since 2018. Given their success, you can expect to see (and hear) from more players and coaches in the coming days and weeks leading into their playoff run (...

The Panthers Didn’t Help … But the Bears Still Have a Path to the No. 1 Seed

The Panthers didn’t do the Bears any favors this afternoon. Carolina fell to Seattle, eliminating the cleanest path for Chicago to take control of the NFC’s top seed on Sunday night. But while the door didn’t swing open, it’s not closed, either — the Bears still very much have a route to the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Here’s where things stand: The Bears (11-4) are guaranteed to finish as either the 1, 2, or 3 seed in the NFC. They entered the day sitting at No. 2 behind the Seahawks (12...