49ers pregame: Kittle, Bosa, McKivitiz all cleared to play in season finale at Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tight end George Kittle and right tackle Colton McKivitz will suit up and play through injuries in the 49ers’ season finale today, helping an offense that will start Josh Dobbs at quarterback in place of Brock Purdy against the host Cardinals.
Defensive end Nick Bosa was questionable with a knee injury, but he’s suiting up and looking to increase his team lead in sacks (nine).
Kittle (ankle, hamstring) and McKivitz (knee) were listed as questionable, as were cornerback Isaac Yiadom (pelvis) and safety Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle).
Kittle has scored seven touchdowns in 13 career games against both the Cardinals and the Seahawks.
The 49ers’ inactivated Purdy (elbow), wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ribs, wrist), cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), defensive end Robert Beal (ankle), cornerback Tre Avery, defensive lineman Khalil Davis and running Israel Abanikanda.
Out for the Cardinals: wide receiver Michael Wilson, safety Jammie Robinson, offensive lineman Luke Tenuta, tight end Travis Vokolek, and linebackers Victor Dimukeje, Vi Jones, and Benton Whitley.
SACK WATCH
While Bosa is seeking a double-digit sack total this season without any extra financial benefit, Leonard Floyd could garner more money this game. Floyd has 8 1/2 sacks, and he could earn $500,000 in incentives if he gets 1 1/2 today, according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, who noted that Floyd earned $500,000 for reaching eight sacks, and he could clear $2 million if he reaches 12 sacks.
SATURDAY MOVES
The 49ers added offensive lineman Spencer Burford and linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to injured reserve, with their roster spots going to defensive lineman Alex Barrett and linebacker DeShaun White, both formerly of the practice squad.
Wide receiver Trent Taylor and center Drake Nugent were elevated from the practice squad. Taylor’s only other time in uniform this season was the Week 5 loss to Arizona, in which he played just two snaps on offense and two on special teams. Nugent