Sunday Night Football Week 17: Where and How to Watch Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers, Live Stream, and Broadcast Details

The circumstances are vastly different for the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers compared to just a year ago. Both teams spent time at the bottom of the NFC with losing records. In 2025, they’ll face off again on Sunday, December 28, to battle for the NFC’s second seed heading into the final week of the season.

The Bears travel to Levi’s Stadium on the back of an overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Caleb Williams connected with wide receiver DJ Moore in OT to secure a 22-16 victory. Williams completed 19 passes for 250 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes. Rushers D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 21 rushes for 108 yards, while Moore finished with 5 for 97 yards and one score.

Meanwhile, the Niners faced the Indianapolis Colts and their 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers last week. The game ended when Rivers’ pass was returned for a pick-6 by Dee Winters. Regardless, the Niners led most of the game thanks to a five-touchdown performance from quarterback Brock Purdy. Purdy completed 73% of his passes for 295 yards and helped Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, and Demarcus Robinson get one each, while Christian McCaffrey bagged two scores through the air.

Purdy is 1-0 against the Bears in his career. He and the Niners played the Bears on December 8, 2024, a game the NFC West franchise won 38-13. Purdy had 325 yards and 2 touchdowns in that game, while Williams completed 134 yards and two scores.

When and what time is the Sunday Week 17 fixture between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers?

• Game: (11-4) Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers (11-4)
• Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
• Time: 8:20 pm ET
• Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

The Chicago Bears will face the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 17 NFL matchup at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, December 28, with kickoff set for 8:20 pm ET.

Which channel airs the Sunday Week 17 game between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers?

• Game: (11-4) Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers (11-4)
• Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
• Channel: NBC Sports
• Announcers: Ian Eagle (Play-by-Play), Nate Burleson, and Matt Ryan (analyst),

Livestreaming options for the Sunday Week 17 game between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers

The Week 17 Sunday NFL game between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers can be viewed on NFL+, DAZN, Peacock, and FUBO TV.

What are the odds for the Sunday, Week 17 game between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers?

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorites to defeat the Chicago Bears in week 17.

Spread

• Bears +3 (-105)
• 49ers -3 (-115)

Moneyline

• Bears +148
• 49ers -176

Total

• OVER 51.5 (-105)
• UNDER 51.5 (-115)

Predicted Lineups for the Sunday Week 17 game between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers

Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore, Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland, Theo Benedet, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, Darnell Wright, Montez Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo, Grady Jarrett, Gervon Dexter Sr., Noah Sewell, T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, Tyrique Stevenson, Nahshon Wright, Jaquan Brisker, and Kevin Byard

San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, Kendrick Bourne, Jake Tonges, Kyle Juszczyk, Trent Williams, Connor Colby, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitz, Bryce Huff, Kalia Davis, Jordan Elliott, Mykel Williams, Dee Winters, Luke Gifford, Renardo Green, Marques Sigle, Jason Pinnock, Deommodore Lenoir, and Upton Stout

Why can the Bears win?

The Bears boast one of the best offenses in 2025. Ben Johnson’s team averages fourth most yards (371.5) per game and has accumulated 42 touchdowns. Caleb Williams has contributed 26 and 3400 passing yards.

However, the defense must back the offense in San Fran. They have been average at best, forcing Williams to win games in garbage time. After 16 games, the Bears boast the 24th-best defense in the league (average conceded 342 yards) and have given up 42 TDs.

Why can the 49ers win?

If there’s an NFC offense that most other teams want to avoid right now, that’s the Niners. Kyle Shanahan has done miracles despite injuries to key players on both sides of the field. The Niners average 353.7 yards per game with 43 touchdowns scored. Like the Bears, their defense has had its challenges, allowing 229.3 yards per game and giving up 27 touchdowns.

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