Overview
- The veteran tight end was declared inactive with a sprained ankle after missing the entire practice week.
- San Francisco plans to cover tight end snaps with Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell, with Brayden Willis elevated from the practice squad; LB Eric Kendricks was also elevated.
- Rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is available after being listed as questionable, while the 49ers’ inactives include Renardo Green, Kevin Givens, Robert Beal Jr., Isaac Guerendo, Jordan Watkins and Curtis Robinson.
- Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium, with both teams entering at 11-4 and jockeying for NFC playoff positioning.
- Chicago ruled out Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus, listed D.J. Moore as active, and had right tackle Darnell Wright active after illness concerns.