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49ers’ George Kittle ‘Highly Unlikely’ for SNF vs. Bears, Will Test Ankle in Pregame

Pregame testing will determine his status after San Francisco elevated Brayden Willis for insurance.

Overview

  • Kittle suffered a mid-to-low ankle sprain in Week 16, missed all practices, and is officially listed as questionable.
  • Ian Rapoport reports Kittle will test the ankle in warmups for a true game-time decision, with inactives due about 90 minutes before kickoff.
  • Adam Schefter reports the 49ers view Kittle as highly unlikely to play against Chicago.
  • The 49ers elevated tight end Brayden Willis and linebacker Eric Kendricks from the practice squad as depth moves.
  • If Kittle is inactive, Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges are expected to share tight end duties as San Francisco pursues the NFC’s top seed by winning out.