Overview
- Kittle did not practice this week with a mid-to-low ankle sprain and is listed as questionable on the final injury report.
- San Francisco elevated tight end Brayden Willis and linebacker Eric Kendricks from the practice squad for Sunday night’s game against Chicago.
- The Willis elevation is being reported as preparation in case Kittle is unavailable, with his status to be finalized about 90 minutes before kickoff.
- If Kittle is inactive, Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges are expected to share tight end duties, with Willis available as the third option.
- The 49ers control their path to the NFC’s No. 1 seed by winning out, and the 11-4 Bears enter with a playoff berth already secured.