Is Ricky Pearsall Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Bears vs. 49ers)

The latest injury update for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. / Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

San Francisc 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears despite dealing with knee and ankle injuries.

However, according to 49ers insider Matt Maiocco, Pearsall is tracking to play on Sunday after returning to practice this week. The former first-round pick missed Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.

The 49ers are on the practice field. Ricky Pearsall is out there and appears to be tracking toward playing Sunday night against the Bears. There was no sign of George Kittle, who remains iffy for the game.

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) December 26, 2025

It's been an up and down year for Pearsall, as he's appeared in just eight games, mainly due to a PCL sprain that sidelined him early in the season. The young receiver has 31 catches for 443 yards this season, and he did make six catches in his last game.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Pearsall is "likely" to play in this matchup.

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall, listed as questionable for Sunday night due to knee and ankle injuries, is likely to play, per source. https://t.co/Sb3d2HQvGu

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 28, 2025

With that in mind, here's a look at how to bet on the 49ers offense in this crucial NFC battle on Sunday night.

Best 49ers Prop Bet vs. Bears

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Brock Purdy OVER 256.5 Passing Yards (-114)

Earlier this week, SI Betting's Iain MacMillan shared his favorite props for Week 17, and he's eyeing Brock Purdy as his No. 1 prop targe this week.

With Pearsall potentially returning, MacMillan is buying the OVER on the Purdy's passing yards prop:

Brock Purdy continues to be one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL. He has now thrown for 295 yards in two straight games, and with the 49ers' defense struggling, he will likely continue to be forced to throw to keep pace with the opposing defense. San Francisco is set to take on the Bears in the Week 17 edition of Sunday Night Football, and while the Bears have managed to force plenty of turnovers this season, they're allowing 7.1 yards per pass attempt, which is the fifth-most in the league.

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