How to Watch 49ers vs. Bears: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 17

One of the best receivers in the NFL will be on show when Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) host the Chicago Bears (11-4) on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

On offense, the 49ers rank seventh in the NFL with 353.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 18th in total defense (332.2 yards allowed per contest). The Bears rank 10th in the NFL with 25.8 points per game on offense, and they rank 20th with 23.6 points ceded per game on defense.

We dive into all of the info you need to know about this contest below, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch 49ers vs. Bears

• When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 8:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
• TV: NBC/Peacock
• Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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49ers vs. Bears: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, San Francisco owns a 3-2 record against Chicago.
• Chicago has scored 23 fewer points than San Francisco in their past five games.

49ers' 2025 Schedule

49ers Stats & Insights

• San Francisco ranks 24th in pass defense this year (229.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 249.4 passing yards per game.
• From an offensive standpoint, the 49ers rank 25th in the NFL with 104.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank sixth in rushing yards allowed per contest (102.9).
• With 16 forced turnovers (22nd in NFL) against 20 turnovers committed (21st in NFL), San Francisco's -4 turnover margin ranks 22nd in the NFL.

49ers Key Players

• McCaffrey has been leading the way on the ground, rushing for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns in 15 games.
• Brock Purdy has suited up for seven games in 2025, and he's accumulated 1,737 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 68.8% completion percentage.
• In 11 games for the 49ers, Mac Jones has provided 2,151 yards (195.5 yards per game) with 13 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 69.6% completion percentage.

Bears' 2025 Schedule

Bears Stats & Insights

• In terms of passing, Chicago ranks 14th in the NFL (219.4 passing yards per game) and 18th defensively (217.1 passing yards allowed per contest).
• The Bears' run defense ranks 27th in the NFL with 131 rushing yards given up per game, but they've been led by their offense, which ranks third-best by accumulating 152.1 rushing yards per contest.
• Regarding turnover margin, Chicago is the best in the NFL this season. The team's margin sits at +21, as it has forced 31 turnovers and committed 10.

Bears Key Players

• Caleb Williams has 23 touchdown passes and six interceptions in 15 games, completing 57.8% of his throws for 3,400 yards (226.7 per game).
• D'Andre Swift has rushed for 993 yards (70.9 per game) and seven touchdowns in 14 games.
• Kyle Monangai has run for 731 yards (48.7 per game) and five touchdowns in 15 games.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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