Is Ricky Pearsall playing tonight? Why 49ers WR is off to quiet start in Week 17

Mike Moraitis

Is Ricky Pearsall playing tonight? Why 49ers WR is off to quiet start in Week 17 image

The San Francisco 49ers need a little bit more out of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and all of their pass-catchers with tight end George Kittle out for Week 17.

Pearsall has battled injury all season long, but when he has been on the field, the second-year wideout has been quite effective, averaging 55.4 yards per game.

However, Pearsall is off to a slow start in the Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Ricky Pearsall playing tonight?

UPDATE: We're through three 49ers drives and Pearsall is still stuck on one target and no catches.

Yes, Pearsall is active and healthy despite entering the weekend on the questionable tag.

After the Niners' first drive ended after one play due to a pick-six thrown by Brock Purdy, Pearsall was targeted on the team's second drive but was tripped up by a Chicago defender.

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