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Kittle Inactive for 49ers vs. Bears as Trent Williams Exits Early and Fred Warner Return Remains in Play

Reports of a potential late-postseason return for Fred Warner raise the stakes of securing the NFC’s top seed.

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Overview

  • The 49ers officially ruled out tight end George Kittle for Sunday night with an ankle injury, leaving Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges to absorb snaps.
  • Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, questionable with a knee issue, was active for the game against Chicago.
  • Left tackle Trent Williams left after the first offensive play with a hamstring injury and was announced as questionable to return.
  • General manager John Lynch said Fred Warner’s ankle rehab is ahead of the original timeline, and multiple reports indicate a possible NFC Championship Game cameo or a more likely Super Bowl appearance if San Francisco advances.
  • San Francisco has clinched a playoff berth and is chasing the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye, a scenario that would reduce the games needed to reach a stage where Warner might be available.