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 head coach to steer his group to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
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A loss would complicate matters. The Bears could fall to the No. 3 seed. And while I’d like to have a deeper discussion about that possibility, I’d rather wait until the dust settles from this game. It figures to be a doozy, too. Right tackle Darnell Wright and wide receiver DJ Moore are active for this one. That counts as good news after both players were late additions to the injury report because of the flu bug that made its way around Halas Hall last week. If Chicago can emerge from this one with a victory, it would make for the latest great story in a year of wild ones.
How to Watch, Listen, and Stream the Game in Week 17
TV: NBC (Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark)Streaming: NFL+, PeacockRadio: ESPN 1000 AM (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Jason McKie); LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Omar Ramos)
Chicago Bears (11-4) vs. San Francisco 49ers (11-4)
Week 17 PreviewKickoff Time: 7:20 p.m. CTSite: Levi’s Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.Referee: Alex MooreOdds: Bears +3.5 O/U 51.5 (via BetMGM)
A reminder: We will have Episode No. 15 of The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast on Monday. I’m looking forward to yapping about the Bears with Patrick and Matt after this game.
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Chicago Bears Projected Starters
Caleb Williams eludes a Packers defender at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan PowersOffense
QB – Caleb Williams RB – D’Andre Swift WR – DJ Moore, Luther Burden III TE – Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland OL – Ozzy Trapilo, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, Darnell WrightDefense
DL – Montez Sweat, Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter Sr., Austin Booker LB – T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds CB – Jaylon Johnson, Nahshon Wright, C.J. Gardner-Johnson S – Kevin Byard III, Jaquan BriskerSpecialists
Cairo Santos (kicker), Tory Taylor (punter, holder), Scott Daly (long snapper), Devin Duvernay (kick and punt returner)Inactives
Inactives for #CHIvsSF: pic.twitter.com/msdI4sb3kg
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 28, 2025San Francisco 49ers Starters
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)San Francisco 49ers Projected Starters
Offense
QB – Brock Purdy RB – Christian McCaffrey WR – Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Skyy Moore TE – Jake Tonges OL – Trent Williams, Spencer Buford, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitzDefense
DL – Bryce Huff, Kalia Davis, Alfred Collins, Sam Okuayinonu LB – Dee Winters, Tatum Bethune, Luke Gifford CB – Darrell Luter Jr., Deommodore Lenoir, Upton Stout S – Malik Mustapha, Ji’Ayir BrownSpecialists
Eddy Piñeiro (kicker), Thomas Morstead (punter, holder), Jon Weeks (long snapper), Skyy Moore (kick and punt returner)Inactives
George Kittle is officially inactive for tonightOther players inactive: ▸ WR Jordan Watkins▸ DL Robert Beal Jr.▸ RB Isaac Guerendo▸ DL Kevin Givens▸ CB Renardo Green▸ LB Curtis Robinson pic.twitter.com/0fKAasPRmV
— Sleeper49ers (@SleeperSF49ers) December 28, 2025Players to Watch in Week 17
Four important players who aren’t Caleb Williams:
Luther Burden III, wide receiver Tremaine Edmunds, linebacker Cairo Santos, kicker Kevin Byard III, safetyBears vs. 49ers – Levi’s Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, CAGame-time Temperature: 55 degrees Wind: NNW, 2 mph (Wind Gusts up to 7 mph)
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