49ers-Bears injury report: Tight end George Kittle could miss sixth game of year

"SANTA CLARA Tight end George Kittle stayed off the practice field all week since Monday night's low-ankle sprain, but the 49ers aren't ready to rule him out of Sunday night's game. Kittle, along with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, is questionable for when the 49ers (11-4) host the NFC North-leading Bears (11-4). Official moves are not due until 90 minutes before the 5:20 p.m. kickoff at Levi's Stadium."

"PEARSALL RETURN? Pearsall was limited in practice after missing Monday night's game because of a right-knee injury. He originally got hurt in a Sept. 28 loss to Jacksonville, missed the next six games, then aggravated his knee late in a Dec. 14 against Tennessee. In the eight games he's played, Pearsall have averaged 14.3 yards per catch, totaling 31 receptions for 443 yards and no touchdowns. He had 31 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games last season."

"DEFENSIVE HEALTH Cornerback Renardo Green (neck) is improving but out a second straight game, likely leading to another start for Darrell Luter Jr. The 49ers' defense is tracking toward better health to face the NFL's second-best rushing attack. Linebacker Tatum Bethune (ankle) and defensive linemen Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) and Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) all were limited in practice. BEARS INJURIES Wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) will miss his fourth straight game, and also ruled out is cornerback Nick McCloud."

Tight end George Kittle did not practice all week after suffering a low-ankle sprain Monday night but remains questionable for Sunday night's game. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was limited in practice with a right-knee issue and is also questionable. Official roster moves are due 90 minutes before kickoff. Kittle recorded seven catches for 115 yards in the recent win and has previous strong performances versus the Bears. The 49ers' defense is trending toward better health, though Renardo Green remains out and several defenders practiced limited. The Bears will be without receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Nick McCloud.

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