In Week 17, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Chicago Bears at home in a crucial NFC matchup on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium.
Entering the weekend, San Francisco listed tight end George Kittle as questionable for Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, but it appears the veteran may not be available against the Bears, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Kittle is “extremely unlikely” to play in Week 17.
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Kittle had his best game of the year last week against the Indianapolis Colts, catching seven passes for 115 yards and a touchdown before being sidelined with an ankle injury.
If Kittle doesn’t play Sunday night against Chicago, the 49ers will have to rely on Luke Farrell, Jake Tongas and practice squad call-up Brayden Willis at tight end.
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