The NFL MVP race was tight heading into the final game of the Week 17 slate, but Matthew Stafford had a comfortable lead over Drake Maye at -225 at DraftKings,

Following Sunday’s slate, the NFL released its Week 18 schedule, which immediately drew scrutiny. The league announced a Saturday doubleheader featuring the Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:30 p.m. ET and Seahawks-49ers at 8 p.m. ET, followed by a Sunday schedule that culminates with Ravens-Steelers on "SNF."

NFL Week 17 rolls on when the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers meet on Sunday Night Football tonight. Start time, TV schedule and how to watch.

Stafford, who threw three interceptions against the Falcons, now has +300 odds to win MVP. New England Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye is the new favorite at -400, per DraftKings Sportsbook. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback's odds fell to -115 after throwing a pick-six against the Falcons.

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.

Week 18 action kicks off with a Saturday doubleheader, however, which features the Carolina Panthers at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC, and the Seattle Seahawks at the San Francisco 49ers at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC.

Don't miss the Bears vs 49ers game tonight on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins with Football Night In America at 7 PM ET.

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Carter made the decision last offseason to come back to UVA for his final year of eligibility here in 2025, a decision that wasn’t lost on Elliott and the rest of the team, as evidenced by this locker room video after the Gator Bowl win: