The upcoming NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears is set for December 28 at 8:20 p.m. ET. This clash will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both teams have already secured their positions in the playoffs, creating an intriguing atmosphere without the usual playoff pressure.
NFL Playoff Outlook: Week 17 Postseason Probabilities for 2025 Season
Despite a playoff leverage of 0%, the stakes remain high for the 49ers. A victory on Sunday night would guarantee them a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed and the NFC West division title when they face the Seattle Seahawks in the final game of the season. Conversely, a loss could drop the 49ers from the No. 5 seed to No. 6 in the conference standings.
Potential Scenarios for the 49ers
- If the 49ers win against the Bears, they remain in contention for the NFC’s top seed.
- A loss, combined with wins by the Seahawks (against the Panthers) and the Rams (against the Falcons), could send the 49ers down to the No. 6 seed.
- The worst-case scenario for the 49ers would see them fall to the No. 7 seed if the Packers also win their next two games.
Bears’ Path to NFC North Title
The Chicago Bears are also in a position to solidify their playoff journey. They need either a win or a tie against the 49ers or a loss or tie from the Green Bay Packers to claim the NFC North title officially.
- If the Packers win Saturday night and the Bears lose, the Packers could surpass the Bears in the NFC North standings.
- However, an update has confirmed that the Bears clinched the NFC North title after the Packers lost to the Ravens.
As the 2025 playoff picture continues to take shape, the results of this game will significantly impact both teams’ paths in the postseason.
