Is Kendrick Bourne playing tonight? Why 49ers WR is off to slow start in Week 16

Mike Moraitis

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There was one point in this season when wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was a key member of the San Francisco 49ers' offense.

But once the Niners' other pass-catchers started getting healthy, Bourne became an afterthought in the offense and he has just two catches for 17 yards over the last handful of games going into Week 16.

However, the Niners need more out of Bourne in the Monday night contest against the Indianapolis Colts with fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall sidelined, but so far the veteran has been quiet.

Here's a look at what's going on.

Is Kendrick Bourne playing tonight?

Yes, Bourne is active and healthy, he just hasn't been targeted yet.

We'd like to say Bourne will get going soon, but after what we've seen over the last several weeks, there is zero guarantee that will happen.

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