The Atlanta Falcons' upset of the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night continued to muddy the waters in the NFC South. The champion of that division and the AFC North are the only remaining playoff spots open in the NFL heading into the regular-season finale.

Los Angeles still appears to be in the driver’s seat despite a disappointing loss, while San Francisco is riding high following a thrilling victory.

San Francisco could suddenly be a dark-horse team to win the NFC West and get the conference's No. 1 overall seed.

If the Bears beat the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams can still win the NFC West and get the number one seed. If the 49ers beat the Bears, then the Rams can only get second or third in the NFC West. Minutes into the game, the 49ers and Bears are tied 7-7.

The San Francisco 49ers are one victory away from clinching the No.1 seed in the NFC. They’ll face the Seattle Seahawks in the final game of the season, a matchup that will determine who earns the crucial bye week into the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

Follow along for 49ers vs. Bears on Sunday Night Football with pregame insight, matchup breakdowns and real-time updates during the game.

The Los Angeles Rams had their one seed hopes dashed with the San Francisco 49ers winning on Sunday. The 49ers have the superior division record, while the Seattle Seahawks have the superior record overall.

The 49ers were 4-11 when Trent Williams missed games entering the season. They went 1-6 last season, as his injury derailed the offense. Williams started last week, but went out after one play. The 49ers proceeded to score 42 points and win the game. Pleasants was not perfect, but he held it down and replaced someone who was deemed irreplaceable.