The 49ers beat the Bears in a tightly contested shootout on 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 17. Here are the highlights and takeaways from the game.

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.

Bears defensive end Austin Booker takes down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Watch the best plays from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' 330-yard performance against the San Francisco 49ers. Bears defensive end Austin Booker takes down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

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

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.