49ers win vs. Bears sets up massive Week 18 Saturday showdown with Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers knocked off the Chicago Bears 42-38 at Levi's Stadium on Sunday night, setting up a massive Week 18 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. The winner of the NFC West matchup will clinch the division title, the No. 1 seed, and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

Both teams are riding a six-game win streak. Just hours before the 49ers took care of business against the Bears, Seattle beat the Carolina Panthers 27-10.


San Francisco and Seattle opened the 2025 NFL season against each other, with the 49ers edging the Seahawks 17-13 in Week 1 at Lumen Field. Next weekend's rematch will be held at Levi's Stadium.

The NFL announced that the 49ers-Seahawks matchup will take place on Saturday, January 3, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. PT.

Current NFC playoff picture (Rams play on Monday night)

1. Seattle Seahawks (13-3)*
2. Chicago Bears (11-5)*
3. Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)*
4. Carolina Panthers (8-8)*
5. San Francisco 49ers (12-4)
6. Los Angeles Rams (11-4)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-6-1)

* Denotes division leader

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