Looking to once again become the comeback, cardiac Bears, Chicago would come up short on their comeback attempt with just yards to go. With just four seconds left on the game clock, Caleb Williams would scramble around but was unable to complete the pass and the Bears would come up just short in the end.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue to pull off improbable wins, and they have a chance to clinch the NFC North in Week 17 against the San Francisco 4

The 49ers are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game, but face one of the hottest teams in the NFL, as the Bears are also 11-4 after starting the season 0-2. They’ve beaten the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles in the last month, clinched the NFC North, and are 7-2 in close games.

The Bears totaled 440 yards and found the end zone five times in Sunday night's road battle with the 49ers, but Jauan Jennings' 38-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter gave San Francisco a 42-38 victory at Levi's Stadium.

The 2026 NFL playoff bracket is set, beginning with six star-studded matchups set to unfold over Wild Card Weekend. All 14 teams are vying to get to Super Bowl LX, which is set to be played in Santa Clara,

To win in the playoffs, the Bears might need to — let this swirl around your mind for a minute — rely on their offense to light up the scoreboard.