The Chicago Bears have gotten more good news following the slate of Christmas games from the NFL on December 25.

The 2025 holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes NFL games with much more meaning. For the first time in many years, the Chicago Bears will play in those meaningful games, beginning with Week 17's clash against the San Francisco 49ers.

In the craziest of Bears seasons, the craziest part is that the idea of going to the Super Bowl isn’t so crazy. They’re far from the favorite — in the NFC, the Rams, Seahawks, Eagles, 49ers and Packers all have better betting odds — but there’s no playoff matchup in which they’d be overwhelmed.

Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker said he has been fined $5,000 apiece for two roughing-the-passer penalties he was issued during Saturday’s 22-16 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. “I did get a fine,

The Packers were showing eight threats, while the Bears were only pass-blocking with five on a slide right, so Caleb knew he would have a free rusher from the left if the Packers blitzed. And of course, the Packers were going to bring some pressure.

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer explains what head coach Ben Johnson has already established with the Chicago Bears and why it matters for the team’s long-term outlook.

When the game went to overtime, the Bears stopped the Packers on the opening drive, and the path to a victory was wide open. Williams decided to call game with a 46-yard bomb to wide receiver DJ Moore in the end zone to get the improbable win.

Preview the NFL week 17 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Bears, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.