The San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears square off on Sunday Night Football in a Week 17 matchup that could be a playoff preview. The 49ers and Bears are both headed to the 2026 NFL Playoffs, and they could very well end up as the top two seeds in the NFC.
Both teams enter the game with an 11-4 record. The 49ers are a 3.5-point favorite at home in this matchup. Below is a look at what it means for the 2026 NFL Playoffs.
Chicago Bears playoff picture
The Bears clinched the NFC North title on Saturday without even playing. The Packers had a chance at the division title heading into Week
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