As San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo makes his highly anticipated starting debut with his new team, fellow QB C.J. Beathard is active and will serve as his backup during the game. Right tackle Trent Brown is also active.
Here are the 49ers' inactive players for their Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears:
RB Jeremy McNichols
OL Tim Barnes
DB Antone Exum
DL Aaron Lynch
DL Pita Taumoepenu
DL D.J. Jones
DL Tank Carradine
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