The Bears quarterback keeps up his late-season ascension at the right time as Chicago gears up for the playoffs.

The San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears squared off on NBC's Sunday Night Football in a game that would greatly assist in the winner getting a healthy shot at landing the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams earned plenty of praise and respect for his impressive showing vs. the San Francisco 49ers.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a strong message after his team's tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

The Chicago Bears missed the chance to compete for the No. 1 seed in the NFC with Sunday night's 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Nonetheless, Williams threw for a season-high 330 yards and still has the Bears in position to secure the No. 2 playoff seed in the NFC.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams already finds himself in elite company in team history, but he could still rewrite the club’s record books.

Battling for the potential No. 1 seed in the NFC, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 42-38 at home Sunday.

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 despite Caleb Williams 330 yards and 2 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses the Bears’ overall performance and asks if their defense will be a concern come playoff time.

Caleb Williams connected with rookie receiver Luther Burden for a 35-yard touchdown pass, making the score 14-14 with 2:58 left in the first quarter. The throw and catch capped a five-play, 77-yard drive that took just 1:54 off the clock.

The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers are set to face off on Sunday Night Football in a pivotal matchup in the NFC playoff picture, but that has not stopped