Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET at Levi's Stadium on NBC, with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark on the call and NFL+ streaming limited to the Chicago area.
- Both teams enter at 11-4, with Chicago buoyed by an overtime comeback over Green Bay and San Francisco riding a five-game win streak featuring strong play from Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey.
- Per multiple previews, a Chicago win would clinch the NFC North, while San Francisco can position for the NFC’s top seed with a victory over the Bears followed by a Week 18 win against Seattle.
- Early betting lines list the 49ers about a 3-point favorite and the total in the low 50s, and several analysts project a close, high-scoring game.
- Ticket listings at publication showed standing-room options starting around $353 and lower 100-level seats from about $645 for the primetime matchup.