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Bears Clinch NFC North as 49ers Shootout Exposes Defense; Crosby Trade Chatter Builds

League discussion now points to pass‑rush fixes, including speculation about a costly Maxx Crosby move after Las Vegas shut him down.

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) makes a catch during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium Sunday Dec. 28, 2025 in Santa Clara. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • The Bears fell 42–38 to the 49ers on Sunday night, allowing 496 yards as San Francisco controlled key stretches on offense.
  • Caleb Williams posted a season‑high 330 passing yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, continuing the offense’s late‑season surge under Ben Johnson.
  • Chicago is 11–5, has secured the NFC North and a home playoff game, and could face Green Bay as a No. 2 seed or a tougher NFC West foe if it drops to No. 3, per the Tribune.
  • Rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III combined for 233 yards and two touchdowns, delivering clutch receptions on the final drive.
  • The Raiders shut Maxx Crosby down for the season, and reports describe his dissatisfaction as an anonymous executive told the Las Vegas Review‑Journal he could command at least two first‑round picks despite a 2025 extension through 2029.