George Kittle

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It was feast or famine with Kittle last season. He finished 1st or 2nd at TE for the week, half-ppr, five times. And he was outside the Top 20 six times. He really padded his stats the final four weeks (including Week 18) with 7 TD. Perhaps it was a great connection with Brock Purdy, but Deebo Samuel also missed Weeks 15-17. Kittle is a great player, but there are other excellent receiving options on the 49ers - CMC, Samuel, and Aiyuk. To the extent they are all healthy, fade Kittle or get ready to enjoy the rollercoaster ride.

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George Kittle Productive In Week 3

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had his best game of the young season on Thursday night against the New York Giants. The colorful tight end out of Iowa grabbed seven of his nine targets for 90 yards, helping pick up the offensive slack with receiver Brandon Aiyuk sidelined by injury. While fantasy managers are still waiting for Kittle's first touchdown, it was good to see Kittle beat projections after duds in the first two weeks. Next up for Kittle's 49ers is a home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals where he'll remain a TE1.

Sep 22 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Looks For First Touchdown In Week 3

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been quiet so far in 2023, averaging four half-PPR points per game through two weeks. Against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, Kittle caught all three of his targets for 30 yards. On Thursday night, the 49ers will host the New York Giants in their home opener. The Giants' defense, while getting beat up on the scoreboard through two weeks, has been middle-of-the-pack against tight end production. It's worth noting that Kittle is among those who may see an increased target share if Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) is ruled out before kickoff. Either way, it's only a matter of time before Kittle makes a splash for his fantasy managers. Lock him in as a mid-range TE1 in Week 3.

Sep 21 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Chips In Three Catches Sunday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle didn't find much involvement in his team's passing attack during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Rams in Los Angeles. He finished the afternoon with three receptions on as many targets for 30 yards. Of more use to head coach Kyle Shanahan than to his fantasy managers was Kittle's continued demonstration of his blocking skills in this one, springing both wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a touchdown and running back Christian McCaffrey on his 51-yard scamper. Through two weeks, Kittle has yet to beat fantasy projections but remains one of the few tight ends with a relatively safe floor. He'll look for his first touchdown of the year on Thursday night when the 49ers take on the New York Giants in their home opener.

Sep 18 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle performed modestly in a Week 1 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching three balls on six targets for 19 yards and no touchdowns. Kittle was a game-time decision with a groin strain coming into that game so fantasy managers who stuck with him were happy to see him on the field for 69% of the 49ers' offensive snaps. He practiced in full this week and carries no injury designation going into Sunday's contest against the Rams in Los Angeles. There are many mouths to feed in San Francisco's offense but Kittle is a physical beast, the Rams defense is probably a bottom-10 unit, and TE production doesn't grow on trees in fantasy. Fire him up as a mid-range TE1 in Week 2.

Sep 16 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle With Three Receptions in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught three passes on six targets for 19 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Kittle, who was a game-time decision coming off of a groin injury, did not contribute as much as fantasy managers would have hoped. As good a football player as Kittle is, he is competing with some very talented teammates for touches on a weekly basis. In this one, it happened to be the Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk show. Assuming Kittle is healthy, he remains a must-start fantasy tight end against the Rams in Los Angeles next Sunday.

Sep 10 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Officially Active Sunday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is officially active for Week 1 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 29-year-old is a superstar when healthy, and his presence on the field Sunday will be huge for the 49ers and fantasy managers alike. Go ahead and deploy Kittle as a reliable mid-to-high TE1 option.

Sep 10 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Expected To Play Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is expected to suit up Sunday despite being listed as questionable, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 29-year-old is arguably the league's second-best (and most athletic) tight end when healthy, so although he hasn't played a full season since 2018, the 49ers must be thrilled that he'll be on the field for this weekend's season opener. Fantasy managers should view Kittle as a locked-and-loaded high-end TE1.

Sep 10 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

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George Kittle Questionable To Play Sunday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is questionable to play in Sunday's season opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was limited in practice all week long and could be a true game-time decision. The 29-year-old is dominant when healthy, but that qualifier is key. Kittle has missed 18 games over the last three seasons, repeatedly giving managers pause when deciding whether to draft and start him in fantasy football. With that said, if he suits up, he should be started in all leagues.

Sep 8 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Agrees To Restructured Contract

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be playing under a restructured contract in 2023. The team converted over $10 million of Kittle's base salary into a signing bonus. They also restructured the contract of offensive lineman Trent Williams. The moves were made in order to pay defensive end Nick Bosa, who agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension on Wednesday. Kittle (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last few weeks while dealing with an adductor strain. His status for Week 1 is still uncertain.

Sep 7 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Practices On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last few weeks while dealing with an adductor strain. His status for Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers is still uncertain at the moment, but it's a good sign that he got in a practice session on Wednesday. Fantasy managers will want to keep close tabs on his status over the next few days and should have a backup option ready in case the veteran tight end is unable to suit up on Sunday. If Kittle plays, he'll be a top-five option at TE, but if he is unable to go, expect an uptick in targets for Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk. Charlie Woerner would start at tight end in Kittle's place, but he's not on the fantasy radar.

Sep 6 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Working On The Side On Monday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (adductor) is not practicing on Monday but he is working on the side in preparation for the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pro Bowler has been in and out of practice over the last two weeks with the injury, so fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status ahead of gameday. If he misses Week 1, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Christian McCaffrey could see additional targets. Charlie Woerner would start at tight end, but he won't be on the fantasy radar. If Kittle does suit up for the season opener, he's a must-start in all matchups.

Sep 4 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Won't Return To Practice Until Next Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (undisclosed) didn't practice on Monday, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's still feeling after-effects of a previous injury in training camp. Kittle will not practice for the rest of this week with the plan to have him back full-go next Monday. The 29-year-old missed some training camp time due to a groin injury, so perhaps he's not quite over that just yet. It's not really what fantasy managers want to hear with the start of the regular season coming next week, although it doesn't sound like an injury that will keep him out in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kittle is easily a top-six fantasy TE that has the potential for big weeks, but he could also continue to be a bit frustrating on a week-to-week basis with so many mouths to feed in San Francisco.

Aug 30 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Returns To Practice Monday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) returned to training camp practice on Monday, but he was a limited participant. The 49ers appear to be easing the star tight end back at practice, and he probably won't make an appearance in this Friday's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old should be ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season, barring any setbacks. The four-time Pro Bowler had 60 receptions for 765 yards in 15 regular season starts last year while also recording a career-high 11 touchdowns. There is some boom/bust to Kittle on a weekly basis given all of the mouths to feed in San Francisco's offense, but he has excellent chemistry with quarterback Brock Purdy and should remain a top-five tight end in fantasy.

Aug 21 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Likely To Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is expected to return to the practice field at some point this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 29-year-old has been dealing with an adductor strain that has forced him to miss the first two preseason games. Despite that, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned as it's only the preseason. Often times, starters don't play much in the preseason, so Kittle missing time isn't a huge issue. It's uncertain if he'll play in the final preseason game, but Kittle should be ready for the beginning of the regular season.

Aug 20 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

George Kittle Dealing With Adductor Strain

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with an adductor strain and is expected to be sidelined for about a week. The 29-year-old has missed at least two games in five of his six NFL seasons, so he's no stranger to minor injuries and brief absences. Given his short timeline to return, this shouldn't concern fantasy managers ahead of preseason drafts, but it's worth monitoring to ensure he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The four-time Pro Bowler is fully expected to produce at least top-five tight end fantasy stats once again in 2023.

Aug 10 · Source via 49ers George Kittle

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Is it time for 49ers to give George Kittle a breather?

Kittle's All-Pro production as a receiver and blocker make him valuable, but the 49ers would like to prolong his prime if they can.

Jul 3 · ESPN 49ers George Kittle

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 15, 7, 39, 32, 28, 54, 34, 33, 2, 4, 1

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 6, 8, 1, 24, 48, 14, 16

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 5, 44