Overview
- George Kittle was officially declared inactive pregame with a sprained ankle after missing the week of practice following his Week 16 injury against the Colts.
- Ricky Pearsall is active, while the 49ers’ inactives include Renardo Green, Kevin Givens, Robert Beal Jr., Isaac Guerendo, Jordan Watkins and Curtis Robinson.
- Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell are set to absorb most tight end snaps with Brayden Willis elevated from the practice squad to bolster depth.
- The absence removes a key red-zone and middle-of-field target from an offense on a five-game win streak as San Francisco pursues the NFC West and top seed.
- Separate reports indicate Fred Warner’s rehab could allow a limited postseason cameo if the 49ers advance deep, which remains a developing scenario.