The Chicago Bears (11-4) have won the NFC North for the first time since 2018, but there is still much at stake in their Week 17 Sunday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers (11-4).
At worst, the Bears will enter the postseason as the three seed in the NFC, but a win in San Francisco this weekend could put them one step closer to earning the conference's top spot. In a game that features two teams jostling for playoff position, the Bears can add another impressive win and gain momentum as the regular season comes to an end, but if they are going to win their third straight, they must accomplish the following three things:
Lean on the run game
The Bears have found their offensive identity in a potent run game, but the visitors will have to be sure to flex their muscles on the ground early and often to beat the 49ers.