George Kittle isn’t practicing, but has chance to play in 49ers’ game vs. Bears

SANTA CLARA — Tight end George Kittle will not be on the practice field Wednesday, as the 49ers begin preparations for a key NFC game.Kittle is sidelined with an ankle injury, but has a chance to play this week, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday.The 49ers received some encouraging news with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall cleared for limited practice on Wednesday due to knee and ankle injuries.Cornerback Renardo Green, who also sat out Monday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, was scheduled for limited practice.The 49ers (11-4) take a five-game win streak into their game Sunday night against the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears (11-4), who currently occupy the No. 2 spot in the NFC playoff picture, while San Francisco is the fifth seed.The 49ers can win the NFC West and claim home-field advantage in the playoffs with victories over the Bears and against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18.Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos, who returned last week from a hamstring injury, has a scheduled maintenance day and will not practice, Shanahan said.Kittle, who was named to his seventh Pro Bowl this week, had a season-high 115 yards on seven receptions in...