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Farrell logged 27 snaps on offense and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.

George Kittle (ankle) was sidelined for Week 17, but it was Jake Tonges (7-60-1 receiving line) who stepped up to provide the most fantasy value among 49ers tight ends in the primetime win. Farrell remained in his usual blocking role, earning similar playing time to games in which Kittle had played.

Bourne caught his only target for 25 yards in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.

Starting WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee) returned from a one-game absence and pushed Bourne back to fourth on San Francisco's receiver depth chart. The 29-year-old Bourne finished the contest with 19 snaps played on offense (26 percent), which doesn't bode well for his playing time prospects in Week 18. Barring an unforeseen injury to one of the 49ers' starting wideouts, Bourne can safely be ignored against the Seahawks on Saturday.

Jackson recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

The 28-year-old led the Panthers' defense in total tackles during Sunday's loss, eclipsing double-digit stops for the first time this season. Jackson also picked off Sam Darnold on a pass intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba early in the third quarter. Across 16 appearances this season, Jackson has recorded 61 total tackles, 19 passes defensed (most in the NFL), including four interceptions, and one forced fumble. He'll continue to start opposite Jaycee Horn as one of the league's best outside cornerback duos in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Dell (knee) is making progress and preparing for the 2026 season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

There haven't been any notable updates on Dell during the regular season, but this confirms he won't be activated from the reserve/PUP list at any point during the playoffs. Dell is working his way back from a torn ACL, MCL and LCL suffered last Week 16 in Kansas City. He underwent multiple surgeries to repair the knee. Dell is signed through the 2026 season.

Mixon (foot/ankle) will not return this season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

It was reported last month by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Mixon wasn't expected to play this season, but the veteran running back somewhat refuted the report, implying that had yet to be determined. Mixon remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. Houston will continue to roll with Woody Marks, Jawhar Jordan and Nick Chubb out of the backfield in Week 18 and the postseason.

Woods (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Rams, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The Maryland product originally had no injury designation for Monday night's contest, but he's since been ruled out due to a personal matter. Woods has contributed primarily on special teams this season, recording 13 total tackles across 245 total snaps (228 on special teams, 17 on defense).

Robinson caught both of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.

Robinson was unable to replicate last week's rare trip to the end zone, instead reverting to his usual minor role in the passing game. Even absences from tight end George Kittle (ankle) in Week 17 and wideout Ricky Pearsall in Week 16 didn't lead to more opportunities for Robinson. The 30-year-old has at least provided a consistent floor in recent weeks, finishing each of his last three contests with exactly two targets and two receptions.

Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Monday that he thinks Campbell (knee) will return to practice this week, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The 2025 first-round pick from LSU likely won't be activated from the injured reserve list for the Patriots' Week 18 matchup against the Dolphins, as New England has already clinched the AFC East title. However, following Vrabel's comments Monday, Campbell appears to be trending toward returning from his knee injury at some point during the postseason.

Sewell is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The third-year pro from Oregon was carted off the field with what appeared to be a serious injury in the third quarter of Sunday's loss. Across 13 appearances in 2025, Sewell recorded 59 total tackles and one forced fumble while contributing on defense (391 snaps) and special teams (147 snaps). Expect Amen Ogbongbemiga to have an expanded role as the Bears' top reserve linebacker while Sewell is likely sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Bellinger caught two of three targets for 11 yards in a 34-10 win against the Raiders on Sunday.

Bellinger got the start at tight end due to Theo Johnson (illness) having to sit out. However, with over half of QB Jaxson Dart's 207 passing yards going to wideout Wan'Dale Robinson, who put up an 11-113-0 line on 14 targets, there wasn't much wealth to spread around elsewhere against an uninspired Las Vegas secondary. Bellinger did at least manage to make a pair of receptions after coming up with zero catches in four of his previous five games, but he continues to be an afterthought in the Giants' offense. Although he's at a meager 17-248-1 receiving line through 15 games on the campaign, Bellinger could set a new career-high mark for receiving yardage in a season if he can get 21 receiving yards against Dallas in Week 18.