Isaac Bruce (ankle) is inactive for tonight's game against Chicago. Expect Michael Crabtree and Josh Morgan to start at wideout for the 49ers and for Jason Hill to take over Bruce's role as the No. 3 receiver. Arnaz Battle and Brandon Jones also are available. Rookie outside linebacker Diyral Briggs also is active for the first time this season.
The other seven inactive players are:
Nate Clements (shoulder)
Glen Coffee (concussion)
Demetric Evans (shoulder)
Joe Staley (knee)
Cody Wallace
Keith Smith
Nate Davis (3rd QB)
For the Bears, starting safety Al Afalava is inactive. Josh Bullocks will start in his place.
The other inactives:
WR Juaquin Iglesias
RB Garrett Wolfe
S Keith Payne
LB Pisa Tinoisamoa
G Lance Louis
DT Matt Toeaina
DT Jarron Gilbert
The Bears don't have a third quarterback ....
-- Matt Barrows
