"George Kittle's injured ankle forced him to miss practice again on Thursday, leaving the 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end's status for Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears in question. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that Kittle still has a chance to face the Bears as long as he was able to heal quick enough from his injury during Monday night's win over Indianapolis."
"San Francisco (11-4) has clinched a playoff spot and can earn the top seed in the NFC by beating the Bears (11-4) and Seattle (12-3) in the final two games of the season. But losing Kittle would be a big blow to a San Francisco offense that has been operating at a high level during a five-game winning streak. The Niners have gone back-to-back games without having to punt for the first time in franchise history."
"Kittle is a key part of both the run and pass game for the 49ers. The Niners' running game has improved since Kittle returned after missing five games early this season with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall practiced on a limited basis for the second straight day on Thursday, meaning he has a shot to take the field Sunday. Pearsall, who missed Monday's game with a knee injury, has 31 catches for 443 yards on the season."
George Kittle missed practice again with an injured ankle, leaving his availability for Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears uncertain. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle still had a chance to play if he healed quickly from the injury sustained during Monday night's win over Indianapolis. San Francisco (11-4) has clinched a playoff spot and can secure the NFC's top seed by winning the final two games against Chicago and Seattle. The 49ers have a five-game winning streak and have gone consecutive games without punting for the first time in franchise history. Kittle's return previously boosted the run game after a hamstring absence. Receiver Ricky Pearsall practiced on a limited basis for a second straight day and could play Sunday; he has 31 catches for 443 yards after missing Monday with a knee injury.
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