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George Kittle tore his Achilles in the 49ers' 23-19 wild-card win over the Eagles, ending his season after just one catch in the first half; Jake Tonges will start at tight end as Demarcus Robinson (111 yards, 1 TD) and Christian McCaffrey (66 yards, 2 TDs) led the offense, with San Francisco also dealing with a rash of injuries to key players.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in their 23-19 wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, exiting in the second quarter after his lone catch. With Kittle out, Jake Tonges became the starting tight end, while Demarcus Robinson and Christian McCaffrey led the receiving effort; the 49ers have battled injuries at multiple positions this season.
In the 49ers' 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles, George Kittle ruptured his Achilles, likely ending his season and potentially altering his and the team's outlook as he nears 33. With a $76 million extension through 2029 now in question, San Francisco may lean on Jake Tonges, while also weighing how to manage aging veterans going forward.
George Kittle is inactive for the 49ers-Bears game due to an ankle sprain, while the Bears will have DJ Moore and Darnell Wright available despite illness concerns. Several players from both teams are inactive for various reasons.
A potential injury update for the 49ers' George Kittle, who is doubtful to play against the Bears in Week 17, could give the Bears a defensive advantage, but they still face a strong offense led by Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey.
The San Francisco 49ers face the Chicago Bears in Week 17 with key players George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall listed as questionable due to injuries, while Kurtis Rourke and Renardo Green are ruled out. Final game-time decisions will be made closer to kickoff, and the team continues to monitor player statuses.
San Francisco's George Kittle sustained an ankle injury from a suspected illegal hip-drop tackle during a game against the Colts, but he doesn't believe it's a high-ankle sprain and plans to evaluate his condition daily, with his performance remaining strong despite the injury.
George Kittle's return in Week 7 was pivotal for the 49ers' 20-10 win over the Falcons, showcasing his blocking skills and highlighting the impact of coach Robert Saleh's innovative blitz strategies, which helped the young defense excel despite injuries, marking a significant improvement from the previous season.
The 49ers secured a 20-10 victory over the Falcons, highlighted by George Kittle's return boosting the run game, timely defensive plays despite injuries, and strong team effort in swarming to the ball, helping them improve to 5-2 and maintain NFC West lead.
The San Francisco 49ers' injury report ahead of their Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons shows QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall are out, while TE George Kittle is active without restrictions. The team will monitor other players' statuses, with final game-time decisions announced 90 minutes before kickoff.
The 49ers ruled out QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall for their upcoming game. Mac Jones will start in place of Purdy, with Jones fully healthy. TE George Kittle, returning from injury, will play without restrictions, and Kevin Givens is likely to return from injured reserve. Several other players are questionable or out due to injuries.
49ers tight end George Kittle, who suffered a hamstring injury in September, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Falcons after returning to limited practice, aiming to contribute despite a significant tear in his hamstring.
George Kittle's return to the 49ers practice squad after a five-game absence is seen as a crucial boost for the team following Fred Warner's season-ending injury, with team leaders emphasizing his leadership and impact on both offense and defense as they aim to recover and compete.
The San Francisco 49ers will be without quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle for Week 2 due to injuries, with Purdy sidelined by toe and shoulder issues and Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Mac Jones will start at quarterback, and the team is adjusting their lineup accordingly, while monitoring other players' statuses for the game against the New Orleans Saints.
The 49ers' Week 1 victory was marred by injuries, notably to star tight end George Kittle, whose MRI is pending, but players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Nick Bosa showed resilience and contributed significantly, with Bosa sealing the win with a crucial fumble recovery.