The Chicago Bears are headed to the NFC Divisional Round after an unforgettable wild-card comeback win over the Green Bay Packers — and they’ll be doing it at home.
Chicago erased a 21–6 fourth-quarter deficit to win 31–27 at Soldier Field, securing their first playoff victory over Green Bay since 1941 and setting up a crucial seeding scenario for next weekend.
Why the Bears’ Opponent Isn’t Decided Yet
Because the NFL reseeds teams after each playoff round, the Bears’ next opponent depends on the outcome of Sunday’s NFC matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers.
The Bears enter the Divisional Round as the NFC’s No. 2 seed. The top-seeded Seattle Seahawks will face the lowest-remaining seed, which directly determines Chicago’s matchup.
Scenario 1: Bears vs. Eagles
If Philadelphia defeats San Francisco on Sunday, the Eagles will travel to Chicago for the Divisional Round, sending the Los Angeles Rams to Seattle instead.
The Bears would welcome a familiar opponent. Chicago already beat Philadelphia 24–15 on the road in November, a game they controlled from start to finish.
Scenario 2: Bears vs. Rams
If the 49ers upset the Eagles, San Francisco would advance to face Seattle — meaning the Rams would come to Soldier Field to take on the Bears.
Chicago did not face Los Angeles during the regular season, but the Rams were one of the NFL’s highest-scoring teams, averaging more than 30 points per game before fading late in the year.
What We Know for Sure
- The Bears will host a Divisional Round playoff game
- The matchup will be either the Eagles or the Rams
- Kickoff will take place next weekend
- Game times are expected Saturday or Sunday afternoon
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led the comeback that ignited Soldier Field on Saturday, and Chicago now sits two wins away from an NFC Championship appearance.
Full NFL playoff scheduling and reseeding details are available via NBC Sports’ playoff coverage .
