We’re nearly at the end of 2025, and that means we’re nearly at the end of another amazing season of Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock. But there’s still plenty of unfinished business to take care of.
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On December 28, SNF heads to San Francisco, where the 49ers have already secured a Wild Card spot in the 2026 playoffs. It’s now a battle for position in the playoff bracket, and to get the best possible position the Niners will first have to go through a rejuvenated Chicago Bears squad which looks poised to capture an NFC North title. Let’s take a closer look at the matchup.
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How can you watch the Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL game on Sunday Night Football?
On the December 28 edition of Sunday Night Football, the Bears and the 49ers will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. You’ll be able to watch the action live on NBC or stream it live on Peacock.
As always, the Sunday Night Football matchup will be preceded by Football Night in America, NBC Sports’ weekly pregame show previewing the night’s action and looking back on the week in NFL news and highlights.
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What to watch for during the Bears vs. 49ers Sunday Night Football game on December 28
It’s been an up and down year for the 49ers, with an unpredictable crop of injuries to key players that saw star quarterback Brock Purdy sit out much of the season while backup Mac Jones led the team. Still, they’ve found ways to win in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL. The NFC West has been so solid this season that three of its four teams have already clinched playoff berths, including the 49ers. While they already know they’re in the postseason, San Francisco will be looking to push their homefield advantage to help them win out the rest of the season, giving them the best possible playoff position in January.
On the other sideline, you’ve got a Bears squad that’s riding high and, if they can avoid mistakes, is poised to win the NFC North. Quarterback Caleb Williams leads one of the league’s most productive offenses, while on the other side of the ball the Bears defense leads the NFL in takeaways. They’re a very good team, and they’re playing a Niners squad with a slightly shorter week, since San Francisco also has the Monday night game right before Christmas. They’ve got a big homefield advantage to overcome, but the Bears will be doing their best to keep up one of the most exciting runs any team has had this season.
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