Here's where the 49ers stand in the NFL playoff picture entering a winner-take-all game on Saturday vs. the Seahawks in Santa Clara.

It's been a great holiday week for the Chicago Bears. Last week, they won a sensational comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers and secured a playoff berth.

The Bears have won back-to-back games and clinched the NFC North by virtue of the Green Bay Packers ' loss on Saturday. The 49ers have won five straight and have also clinched a playoff spot. Both teams will be looking to improve their playoff positioning, with the Bears already guaranteed a home game.

The San Francisco 49ers will look to move one step closer to earning the NFC West title and top seed in the conference when they take on the Chicago Bears on 'Sunday Night Football.' Chicago is coming off a 22-16 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers on Dec.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue to pull off improbable wins, and they have a chance to clinch the NFC North in Week 17 against the San Francisco 4

The Chicago Bears have cut ties with a former Green Bay Packers draft pick in a series of roster moves ahead of Sunday Night Football.

Brock Purdy threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns as San Francisco is now one win away from earning the NFC's top seed.

With success comes challenges, and Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is reportedly preparing for a big one that could come after the season.