Chicago Bears and San Francisco have clinched postseason berths, but their Week 17 showdown will still carry big playoff implications for both.

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.

The San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears played a thrilling Week 17 game on Sunday, which ended in San Francisco escaping with a 42-38 win.

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On their potential final play of the game, very similar to their Week 14 matchup, Caleb Williams had a chance to tie the game up and did just that. Facing a fourth-and-4, Williams found rookie Jahdae Walker who hauled in his second career catch and scored on a 6-yard touchdown pass.

Christian Watson caught two touchdown passes and Keisean Nixon had the game-sealing interception in the Green Bay Packers' 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears.

Purdy found Jauan Jennings for a 38-yard touchdown reception with 2:15 to spare for the 49ers’ much-needed yet seemingly ludicrous seventh touchdown of the night. He threw three touchdown passes and 303 yards, and also ran for two scores to help offset his opening-throw pick-six en route to a sixth straight win.

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Simply, Chicago and San Francisco are two of the best teams in the land. They proved as much on Sunday night, combining to craft the league's best game thus far. The 49ers notched a 42-38 win over their in-conference rival, with Brock Purdy coming to life for the second-straight week.