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.

Teams that have started Sam Darnold have gone 27-6 in the past two seasons. However, the Minnesota Vikings saw Darnold start to fade before his worst two games closed out the season and the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to get the same outcome in Week 18 this year .

Week 18 battle-tested as John Lynch details why tough late-season matchups prepare San Francisco for a playoff run and a shot at the NFC's top seed.

Saturday night's matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks is straightforward at the top: the winner clinches the NFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

Brock Purdy threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns as San Francisco is now one win away from earning the NFC's top seed.

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

The 49ers gave up 38 points Sunday night and still won a wildly entertaining and crucial game against the Chicago Bears. Purdy accounted for five touchdowns, including a 38-yard score to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 remaining to give the 49ers the lead.

In his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports predicts the Bay Area team will use the No. 28 overall pick on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, believing the 5-foot-11, 195-pound receiver is an ideal fit for Shanahan's system.