Dec 28, 2025 - 7:21p ET
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Bears vs. 49ers Week 17 Highlights: Niners Hang On, Win Thriller in Santa Clara
Updated: Dec 28, 2025 - 11:55 PM ET
The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers clinched postseason berths prior to Sunday, but that had no influence on how these high-powered teams approached Week 17.
The NFC's No. 5 seed in the 49ers (12-4) dueled the No. 2 seed, NFC North-champion Bears (11-5) in a gripping Sunday Night Football showdown to the very end. And, with the game on the line, Chicago and Caleb Williams fell just short on a big night for Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the Niners.
The 49ers will now enter Week 18 with a chance to claim the No. 1 seed against the Seahawks, while the Bears, who may rest starters, can finish as high as No. 2 or 3.
Check below for all the highlights from Bears vs. 49ers on Sunday night!
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Dec 28, 2025 - 11:17p ET
End of Game: 49ers barely beat Bears in 42-38 shootout
Dec 28, 2025 - 10:49p ET
Game tied again after Swift's 2nd TD
Dec 28, 2025 - 10:35p ET
Purdy digs deep into his bag for 4th total TD
Dec 28, 2025 - 10:24p ET
D'Andre Swift keeps Bears in the game
Dec 28, 2025 - 10:07p ET
Halftime: 49ers lead after high-scoring first half
Dec 28, 2025 - 9:43p ET
49ers back in front after Purdy scores again
Dec 28, 2025 - 9:22p ET
CMC find endzone, but Caleb quickly counters TD
Dec 28, 2025 - 9:07p ET
1st Quarter - 2:58: Bears 14, 49ers 14
Dec 28, 2025 - 9:00p ET
1st Quarter - 4:52: Bears 7, 49ers 14
Dec 28, 2025 - 8:37p ET
1st Quarter - 10:57: Bears 7, 49ers 7
Dec 28, 2025 - 8:28p ET
Bears shock Purdy with game-opening pick-six
Dec 28, 2025 - 7:31p ET
Inactives announced
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