Will George Kittle play in Week 17? Injury update for 49ers TE
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Eric Larsen, USA TODAYDecember 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Brock Purdy is back and dealing for the 49ers, but the status of two of his top targets remains in question ahead of San Francisco's Week 17 "Sunday Night Football" home game against the Chicago Bears.
Veteran tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall are both listed as questionable heading into the 8:20 p.m. ET game, meaning that 49ers fans and fantasy football managers will be watching their status closely.
While Pearsall has steadily progressed toward playing after missing practice all last week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Kittle is "highly unlikely" to play. Here's the latest on the 49ers banged-up pass catchers:
Will George Kittle play in Week 17?
Kittle is questionable for the 49ers' Week 17 game against the Bears as he deals with an ankle injury. Kittle has caught 52 passes for 599 yards and seven touchdowns this year.
Will Ricky Pearsall play in Week 17?
Schefter, citing a source, said Pearsall is likely to play in the 49ers' game against the Bears as he recovers from a knee injury. The wide receiver has 31 receptions for 443 yards in an injury-shortened season that has seen him miss seven games.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
49ers tight end depth chart -
George Kittle (questionable)
Luke Farrell
Jake Tonges
49ers wide receiver depth chart -
Jauan Jennings
Ricky Pearsall (questionable)
Demarcus Robinson
Kendrick Bourne
Skyy Moore
Jordan Watkins
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