The Rams, who wrap up the 2025 calendar year this week before wrapping up the NFL's regular season next week, will have no shot to win the NFC West this season.

If the Bears beat the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams can still win the NFC West and get the number one seed. If the 49ers beat the Bears, then the Rams can only get second or third in the NFC West. Minutes into the game, the 49ers and Bears are tied 7-7.

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Sunday’s finale will bookend a season that started with the 49ers in Seattle, eking out a 17-13 victory over the Seahawks as a late Brock Purdy touchdown to Jake Tonges earned them their first win of the season. Seattle has won 11 of its last 13 games to set up this showdown that will determine the NFC West.

The Rams were sitting atop the NFC a few weeks ago. With their 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the team is danger of not securing the No. 5 seed.

The Los Angeles Rams had their one seed hopes dashed with the San Francisco 49ers winning on Sunday. The 49ers have the superior division record, while the Seattle Seahawks have the superior record overall.

Follow along for 49ers vs. Bears on Sunday Night Football with pregame insight, matchup breakdowns and real-time updates during the game.

Week 17 of the NFL is here with division championships and playoff seeding on the line. Teams must execute on both sides of the ball to give themselves and their fans the best Christmas gift they can offer – a win.