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Jake Tonges
TE1 with Kittle done for playoffs
Tonges is set to work as the 49ers' top tight end for the remainder of the playoffs, as head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after Sunday's 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles that George Kittle tore his Achilles during the game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
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George Kittle
Tears Achilles in playoff win
Kittle tore his Achilles during Sunday's 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
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Christian McCaffrey
Rare multi-TD catch playoff game
McCaffrey became the third 49ers running back with multiple touchdown receptions in a playoff game during Sunday's 23-19 wild-card game win over the Eagles, Senior NFL Researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno reports.
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Brock Purdy
Facing Seattle in divisional round
Purdy and the 49ers will face the Seahawks in the NFC divisional round, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
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Kendrick Bourne
May play without Pearsall
Bourne may have an opportunity for additional snaps and targets in Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles due to Ricky Pearsall's potential absence with knee and ankle injuries, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Demarcus Robinson
Could be No. 2 wideout Sunday
Robinson may be in line to serve as the 49ers' No. 2 receiver in Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles due to Ricky Pearsall's questionable status because of knee and ankle injuries, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Coming down to game-time decision
Pearsall, who missed the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks with knee and ankle injuries, is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Still not practicing Wednesday
Pearsall, who missed the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks with a knee injury, did not practice Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Might head for Cleveland
Aiyuk could land with the Browns this offseason, Ben Solak of ESPN suggests.
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Brock Purdy
Slips to sixth seed
Purdy and the 49ers got the sixth seed in the NFC and will travel to Philadelphia in the wild-card round, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
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Christian McCaffrey
Returns to practice Wednesday
McCaffrey, who's missed Tuesday's practice due to a back injury, was back on the field Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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George Kittle
Intent on playing Saturday
Kittle, who's dealing with a sprained left ankle, said Wednesday he "absolutely" plans to play in Saturday night's Week 18 matchup against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Trent Williams
May sit for regular-season finale
Williams could be sidelined for the 49ers' Week 18 game against the Seahawks due to a hamstring strain he picked up Sunday against the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Fred Warner
Could return for playoffs
Warner is aiming to play if the 49ers are able to make it to the NFC Championship Game, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Jake Tonges
Likely team's top TE for Week 17
Tonges is likely to take on a larger role Sunday against the Bears, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that George Kittle is considered "highly unlikely" to play due to an ankle injury.
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Ricky Pearsall
Game-time decision for Week 17
Pearsall, who's listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bears due to knee and ankle injuries, is likely to see his availability come down to how he moves in pregame warmups, Briana Jeannel of the team's official site reports.
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Brock Purdy
Could be down key targets Sunday
Purdy could play Sunday night's game against the Bears without either George Kittle or Ricky Pearsall due to their respective ankle and knee injuries, Briana Jeannel of the team's official website reports.
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George Kittle
True game-time decision Sunday
Kittle, who's questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bears due to an ankle injury, will test himself out in pregame warmups to see if he can play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Jauan Jennings
Nearing two contract incentives
Jennings is closing in on two contract incentives that would collectively earn him over $1.3 million, per Fox Sports.
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Brock Purdy
Named NFC Offensive POTW
Purdy was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week for his performance during the 49ers' Week 16 victory over the Colts, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
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Trent Williams
Likely to continue career
Williams intends to continue his playing career in 2026, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
May not play in Week 16
Pearsall may not be able to suit up in Week 16 against the Colts due to knee and ankle injuries, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Won't return in 2025
Aiyuk was placed on the reserve/left squad list Saturday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic, which rules the wide receiver out from returning during the 2025 season.
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Christian McCaffrey
Close to yardage milestone
McCaffrey needs just 145 more yards from scrimmage to reach the 1,800-yard mark for the fifth time in his NFL career, per NFL.com.
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Kendrick Bourne
Hovering at yardage bonus
Bourne sits at 482 receiving yards through 12 regular-season games, and he would earn a $500,000 bonus if he were to finish the regular season with 500 receiving yards, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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