49ers’ George Kittle misses practice again as status for Bears game Sunday remains uncertain

George Kittle’s injured ankle forced him to miss practice again on Thursday, leaving the 49ers’ Pro Bowl tight end’s status for Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bears in question.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that Kittle still has “a chance” to face the Bears as long as he was able to heal quick enough from his injury during Monday night’s win over Indianapolis.

San Francisco (11-4) has clinched a playoff spot and can earn the top seed in the NFC by beating the Bears...