NFL Sunday Night Football will feature a showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears. The Niners are aiming to steal first place in the NFC West, while the Chicago Bears are looking to seal first place in the NFC North, where the Packers are not giving anything away. Here at BossAction, you’ll find our prediction and everything you need to know.
How to Watch 49ers vs. Bears
- Date: Sunday, December 28
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: NBC/Peacock
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium
Key Factors in 49ers vs. Bears Prediction
Both the 49ers and the Bears sit at 11-4, with the difference being that Chicago leads its division and is one step closer to finishing on top, while the Niners are in second place, looking to dethrone the Seattle Seahawks. In any case, those 11-4 records are the second-best in the conference behind the Seahawks’ 12-3 mark, which means the NFC’s No. 1 seed could still go to anyone over these final two weeks.
The fact that the Bears have won seven of their last eight games, nearly securing the NFC North, is something not everybody saw coming earlier this season. On the other hand, the 49ers have continued to fight through a ridiculous amount of injuries that have plagued them all year, losing key figures like Brandon Aiyuk, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner. Now, both teams look strong and are aiming to perform at a high level heading into the postseason.
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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 26, 2025
49ers: Last Five Games
The Niners started the season strong, with their first loss not coming until Week 4 against the Jaguars, despite suffering multiple casualties along the way. That included quarterback Brock Purdy missing several weeks, forcing backup Mac Jones to step in and deliver. Even so, the performances and overall record remained positive in what has been one of the most competitive divisions this season.
In their last five games, the Niners have won every single one, taking down the Cardinals (41-22), Panthers (20-9), Browns (26-8), Titans (37-24), and Colts (48-27) in their most recent Monday Night Football outing, beating veteran Philip Rivers.
How the Bears Are Trending
The Bears’ season began with a couple of losses, but since then, they have found a way to keep winning week after week. In their last five games, they have only fallen short once, against the Packers (28-21).
Last week, they defeated the Packers 22-16 in a thrilling home finale that felt like revenge for their loss in the first matchup of the season. Before that, they ran over the Browns in a dominant 31-3 victory. Their other two wins came against the Eagles (24-15) and the Steelers (31-28).
49ers vs. Bears Pick and Score Prediction
This game is going to be a tough one. The 49ers need a win to stay in second place and head into Week 18 with a real shot at beating the Seahawks. On the other hand, the Bears want to clinch the conference, fighting the Seahawks for the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Luck has favored Chicago at times, while San Francisco has been a bit more consistent overall.
Additionally, Niners’ wide receiver Jauan Jennings needs 34 receiving yards and nine catches to earn his bonus, which could translate into a highly motivated offense.
Our prediction at BossAction: 49ers 34-28 Bears.
