The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, but they still fell in the Week 18 power rankings.

There's just one full 16-game slate left in the 2025 NFL regular season, and some playoff spots -- and seeding -- are on the line. Both the AFC North and NFC So

Despite the fact that the 49ers ' training room has been one of the most crowded in the NFL, they are in position to win the NFC West if they beat the Seahawks. That caught the eye of Pete Prisco, who has San Francisco on the rise in his latest NFL Power Rankings.

The 49ers and Seahawks will face off in Week 18 to determine the NFC West winner. The victor will also take home the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the bye week that comes with it.

NFL Week 18 power rankings after Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans win again. Where are they ranked now?

The 2026 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is that much closer to being announced, and the 49ers have one former player as a finalist.

The Bears and 49ers proved Sunday night that they have the offensive horsepower to go that deep in the postseason, engaging in a duel at Levi’s Stadium that featured 936 total yards, 58 first downs and 10 offensive touchdowns.

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