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Both the Bears<\/a> and 49ers<\/a> are already locked into postseason berths. Where will they start their playoff exploits?<\/p>\n That remains up in the air.<\/p>\n Both sides represent the cream of the crop in their respective divisions, with Chicago climbing to the top of the NFC North amid a torrent of Caleb Williams touchdown passes and interceptions by Kevin Byard, Nahshon Wright and Terrell Edmunds. The Bears\u2019 most recent feat saw them rally to beat the Packers<\/a> at Soldier Field in overtime. They\u2019re one win away from a divisional crown, their first since 2018.<\/p>\n STREAM: Watch Bears vs. 49ers LIVE with Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n San Francisco, meanwhile, finds itself in the hunt for the NFC West title. Kyle Shanahan\u2019s side could be peaking at the right time \u2014 Brock Purdy is fresh off a five-touchdown day against the Colts<\/a>, by far his best display of the regular season. A win against an upstart Chicago side would go a long way toward cementing San Francisco\u2019s place as one of the conference\u2019s truest contenders just weeks before the postseason kicks off.<\/p>\n The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday night\u2019s matchup between Chicago and San Francisco. Follow below for highlights, live results and more from a clash of two of the NFC\u2019s best prizefighters.<\/p>\n Bears vs. 49ers score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NFL HQ:\u00a0Live NFL scores<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Updated NFL standings<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Full NFL schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Bears vs. 49ers live updates, highlights from Sunday Night Football<\/p>\n (All times Eastern)<\/p>\n End of second quarter: 49ers 28, Bears 21<\/p>\n 9:43 p.m.:\u00a0For awareness of just how crazy this scoreline is, no sides have scored more in the first half of a game this season than the Bears and 49ers, per Sportsnet<\/a>. Let’s hope the fireworks continue in the second.<\/p>\n 9:35 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0San Francisco couldn’t help but find pay dirt again. Purdy trots into the end zone for the second time today. What a performance from the Iowa State alum!<\/p>\n Purdy’s second rushing TD of the half!<\/p>\n CHIvsSF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 40ers 28, Bears 21<\/p>\n 9:30 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Chicago responds…again. Williams finds Colston Loveland to level the score at 21 apiece.<\/p>\n Caleb fires a 36-yard TD to Colston Loveland on the free play!<\/p>\n CHIvsSF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 49ers 21, Bears 21<\/p>\n 9:20 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0The scores keep flowing! San Francisco pushes its advantage back to seven after Christian McCaffrey traipses in from five yards out!<\/p>\n CMC touchdown and the @49ers<\/a> retake the lead.<\/p>\n CHIvsSF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 49ers 21, Bears 14<\/p>\n End of first quarter: Bears 14, 49ers 14<\/p>\n 9:10 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0The Bears return fire, finding pay dirt with 35-yard pitch-and-catch between Caleb Williams and Luther Burden III.<\/p>\n CALEB TO LUTHER BURDEN III.<\/p>\n CHIvsSF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 49ers 14, Bears 14<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0The 49ers take the lead courtesy of another Purdy score \u2014 this time with his legs!<\/p>\n 49ers 14, Bears 7<\/p>\n 8:40 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0The Niners strike back, with Purdy finding target Jake Tonges in the end zone! We\u2019re level at Levi\u2019s Stadium!<\/p>\n Purdy responds with a TD to Tonges!<\/p>\n CHIvsSF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bears 7, 49ers 7<\/p>\n 8:25 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0On the first play of the game, Jaylon Johnson deflects Brock Purdy’s pass! It lands in T.J. Edwards’ hands, who proceeds to take it the distance to open the scoring! What a start!<\/p>\n BEARS PICK-6 ON THE FIRST PLAY.<\/p>\n CHIvsSF on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bears 7, 49ers 0<\/p>\n 8:20 p.m.:\u00a0And we’re off! The Niners start with possession of the ball.<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m.:\u00a0Here’s a look at both sides’ inactive lists ahead of tonight’s contest. D.J. Moore is good to go for Chicago while George Kittle misses out for the Niners.<\/p>\n WR DJ Moore and RT Darnell Wright are officially ACTIVE.<\/p>\n CB Dallis Flowers, elevated from the practice squad yesterday, is INACTIVE as well. pic.twitter.com\/J49BoqaJGo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n #49ers<\/a> inactives:<\/p>\n TE George Kittle (ankle) \u2014 Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n MORE WEEK 17 NEWS:<\/p>\n Where to watch Bears vs. 49ers\u00a0Bears vs. 49ers start timeDate: Sunday, Dec. 28Time:\u00a08:20 p.m. ET\u00a0<\/p>\n Chicago and San Francisco’s “Sunday Night Football” clash will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, where the 49ers are 4-2 this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n What channel is Bears vs. 49ers on today?TV Channel: NBCLive stream: Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday’s matchup between the Bears and 49ers will be aired on NBC nationally. 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DT Kevin Givens
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