The Falcons need a win against the Bears in Week 17 to stay alive in the NFC postseason race.
Atlanta (7-8) is currently at No. 9 in the conference standings, so the Falcons will need some help to make the playoffs. But before they start worrying about scenarios, they have to beat the Bears.
MORE: Full TV coverage map for NFL Week 17 broadcasts
After starting the season 2-7, Chicago (6-9) is surprisingly still fighting for a postseason berth. The Bears certainly don't have great odds to reach the playoffs, but they haven't been eliminated just yet.
Here is everything you need to know about Bears vs. Falcons, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What channel is Bears vs. Falcons on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
Bears vs. Falcons will air on CBS. Viewers can also watch the game with Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Fans in Canada can watch Bears vs. Falcons on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
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Bears vs. Falcons start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 31
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Bears vs. Falcons will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 31. The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Atlanta Falcons schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Falcons 24, Panthers 10 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Falcons 25, Packers 24 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Lions 20, Falcons 6 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Jaguars 23, Falcons 7 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Falcons 21, Texans 19 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Commanders 24, Falcons 16 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Falcons 16, Buccaneers 13 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Titans 28, Falcons 23 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Vikings 31, Falcons 28 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Cardinals 25, Falcons 23 | — | — |
| 11 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Falcons 24, Saints 15 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Falcons 13, Jets 8 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Buccaneers 29, Falcons 25 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Panthers 9, Falcons 7 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Falcons 29, Colts 10 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Saints | TBD | TBD |
Chicago Bears schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Packers 38, Bears 20 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Buccaneers 27, Bears 17 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Chiefs 41, Bears 10 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Broncos 31, Bears 28 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | Bears 40, Commanders 20 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Vikings 19, Bears 13 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Bears 30, Raiders 12 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Chargers 30, Bears 13 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Saints 24, Bears 17 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | Panthers 16, Bears 13 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Lions 31, Bears 26 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | Bears 12, Vikings 10 | — | — |
| 13 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Bears 28, Lions 13 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Browns 20, Bears 17 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Bears 27, Cardinals 16 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Packers | TBD | TBD |