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George Kittle Has Mid-to-Low Ankle Sprain, Status Day-to-Day for Bears

The 49ers plan a day-to-day evaluation of his ankle before Sunday Night Football against Chicago.

Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle would not practice Wednesday and "has a chance" to play against the Bears.
  • ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Kittle sustained a mid-to-low ankle sprain, confirming he avoided a high-ankle sprain.
  • Kittle said the injury followed what he believed was a hip-drop tackle and that his ankle got stuck in the turf.
  • The tight end left Monday's win over the Colts after posting seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown; he has 52 catches for 599 yards and seven scores in 10 games this season.
  • San Francisco can secure the NFC West and the No. 1 seed by winning its final two games, with Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges noted as depth options if Kittle is limited or out.