Bears vs Packers playoff game
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NFC playoff implications loom large as the Bears, fresh off clinching the NFC North, face the 49ers at Levi's Stadium with both teams eyeing improved seeding. Here's how to watch for free.
The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Chicago Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Kickoff from Soldier Field is set for 4:25 p.m. ET. The Bears are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Lions vs. Bears odds at DraftKings, and the total is 51.5. Before making any Bears vs. Lions picks of your own, make sure to look at the top NFL picks from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times.
Eliminated from playoff contention, the Lions face NFC North champion Chicago Bears at Soldier Field without several key defensive players.
The Chicago Bears control the NFC North after an incredible come-from-behind win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. The team will now head to San Francisco where they'll face the 49ers for an NFC showdown at Levi's Stadium. Here's a look at the latest playoff picture for the NFC and AFC going into Week 17.