Bears-49ers Winner Sets NFC Bracket

Bears-49ers Winner Sets NFC Bracket

> At a Glance

> – If the 3-seed Eagles beat the 6-seed 49ers, Philadelphia travels to Soldier Field next weekend to face the Bears.

> – Saturday results: 5-seed Rams beat 4-seed Panthers 34-31; 2-seed Bears beat 7-seed Packers 31-27.

> – Why it matters: The entire divisional-round matchup hinges on Sunday’s Eagles-49ers outcome.

The NFC divisional-round picture crystallized Saturday and now waits on one final score: Eagles-49ers.

Saturday Scoreboard

Rams 34, Panthers 31 opened the day; Bears 31, Packers 27 closed it.

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What It Means

If E win Sunday:

  • ESoldier Field vs Bears
  • RSeattle vs 1-seed Seahawks

If 49 win Sunday:

  • 49Soldier Field vs Bears
  • RSeattle vs 1-seed Seahawks

Key Takeaways

  • Bears trailed 21-3 at halftime before rallying.
  • E must win Sunday or bracket flips.

Author

  • I’m Sarah L. Montgomery, a political and government affairs journalist with a strong focus on public policy, elections, and institutional accountability.

    Sarah L. Montgomery is a Senior Correspondent for News of Philadelphia, covering city government, housing policy, and neighborhood development. A Temple journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative reporting that turns public records and data into real-world impact for Philadelphia communities.

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