Kittle 'Highly Unlikely' to Play vs. Bears on SNF Due to Ankle Injury

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) is reportedly "highly unlikely" to play in Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears. Kittle, listed as questionable with a sprained ankle, missed practice all week after suffering the injury in Week 16 vs. the Colts. Despite earlier comments from GM John Lynch suggesting he was recovering well and would be a game-time decision, the latest update indicates his probable absence. His official status will be confirmed 90 minutes before the 5:20 p.m. PT kickoff. Jake Tonges, Luke Farrell, and Brayden Willis are available at tight end.