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The San Francisco 49ers outlasted the Chicago Bears in a shootout last Sunday night. The team improved to 12-4 despite missing George Kittle. The veteran tight end was sidelined for the Week 17 matchup with an injury. The seven-time Pro Bowler was cruising to a huge game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football […]

The San Francisco 49ers (12-4) managed to outlast the Chicago Bears in a Sunday Night Football shootout without George Kittle, but they may need the star tight end if they are going to survive the Seattle Seahawks’ top-notch defense on Saturday. While there are some injury updates worth monitoring coming out of Tuesday, fans received […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is “highly unlikely” to play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football due to his ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to suit up despite knee and ankle injuries. Both Kittle and Pearsall are listed as questionable for […]

The San Francisco 49ers are still not sure who will be suiting up for their Week 17 prime-time game against the Chicago Bears. While the team hopes George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall can play in the game, both players remain listed as questionable. Although Kittle played in Week 16 and Pearsall did not, the former […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be facing the Chicago Bears in Week 17, and it’s still uncertain if they will have one of their pass catchers on the field. George Kittle is dealing with an ankle injury, and he has not stepped on the practice field yet this week. He still has one day to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a great position as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football showdown with the Chicago Bears. After defeating the Indianapolis Colts, the Niners control their own destiny. Currently, the 49ers’ chances at the NFC No. 1 seed are great heading into Week 17. The DVOA playoff model likes their […]

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Indianapolis Colts in a 48-27 thrashing on Monday Night Football. San Francisco can claim the No. 1 seed in the NFC by winning its final two games. But the team lost George Kittle to an ankle sprain in Week 16. Despite exiting Monday night’s game early, Kittle still led […]

Championship week strips fantasy football down to its most unforgiving truth. There are no safe decisions, only calculated ones. Nowhere is that more evident than at tight end. It’s a position where one red-zone target can swing an entire season. On the other end, one empty stat line can sink it. In Week 17, fantasy […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter post Christmas weekend assured of an NFL Playoffs spot. Although George Kittle provided a brief scare with his ankle ailment versus the Colts. Kittle still looks like he could be good to go against the Chicago Bears, though. Matt Barrows of The Athletic revealed Kittle’s NFL injury prognosis on Wednesday […]

On Monday evening, the San Francisco 49ers continued their winning ways with a blowout 48-27 road win over the Indianapolis Colts. It was one of the best games of quarterback Brock Purdy’s career, as he threw for 295 yards and five touchdowns against just one interception. Unfortunately, the 49ers didn’t make it through this game […]

With Week 16 in the books, only two games remain for each team in the 2025 NFL regular season. Almost no player is healthy at this point in the season, but a few more concerning injuries were added to the list late in the year. Many missed the week due to injury — including Patrick […]

The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth straight win after trouncing the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday. It, however, could prove to be costly as George Kittle suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter. Kittle finished the game with seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. While there are […]

The San Francisco 49ers had seized momentum on MNF and Brock Purdy was already delivering a masterclass when, according to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN, George Kittle became questionable to return with an ankle injury against the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers remained in control as the offense flowed, but Kittle later headed to […]

Monday Night Football carried weight for the San Francisco 49ers, and Brock Purdy played like he understood every ounce of it. Against the Indianapolis Colts, Purdy fired his third touchdown pass of the half to George Kittle, a strike that restored control and lifted the 49ers in a tense moment. The score steadied the night […]

Week 16 is where fantasy football legacies are made. For many leagues, this is the championship round, and even in formats that play into Week 17, this is the week where margins shrink and every decision carries weight. No position embodies that volatility quite like tight end. A single red-zone target can be the difference […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle saw a rare “diabolical” side of Brock Purdy Sunday. At least on the scrambling end versus the Tennessee Titans. Purdy showed his rare wheels while evading the rush and realizing he had no open wide receivers. He even included a head-turning pump fake while running. Purdy got 'em […]

Week 15 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is finally here as teams learn if they failed to make the Playoffs or if their magical run will continue into December. With all 32 teams in action ahead of their crucial divisional races, finding consistency at the fantasy tight end position will be essential to […]

The fantasy football playoffs are here. Few positions matter more down the stretch than tight end. That’s a slot where inconsistency can sink even the strongest rosters. After a turbulent Week 14 filled with weather-affected passing games and injuries, fantasy managers now enter Week 15 with no bye weeks. As such, every tight end should […]

The San Francisco 49ers made one of the most emotional moves of their offseason when they traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. The deal sent a franchise icon across the country and cleared cap space for the 49ers to extend tight end George Kittle and prepare for future moves […]

Week 13 brings one of the most intriguing cross-conference matchups of the season. The 8-4 San Francisco 49ers travel east to face the 3-8 Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. The 49ers are looking to build on their momentum after a convincing win over Carolina. Cleveland’s physical defense and December weather, though, could complicate their […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle developed a mutual appreciation over the years as they’re both star athletes in the Bay Area. They have expressed support for each other, with deep respect for their respective crafts. But that doesn’t mean they cannot throw shade at each other. […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the frisky Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night. Despite quarterback Brock Purdy’s three first-half interceptions, the 49ers managed to notch their second win in a row. Purdy’s teammates came to his defense after the game, and star running back Christian McCaffrey did not hold back when asked if he felt […]

Rivalry Week is upon us, as this tells us that the college football season is coming to a close. The conference championship games will take place next week, but before that, there is a full slate of games this Friday and Saturday that could change the direction of the College Football Playoff. One game that […]

Coming off a grind-it-out 20-9 win over the Panthers, Christian McCaffrey sounded less interested in box-score glory and more in the people around him. After piling up 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown plus seven catches for 53 yards, the San Francisco 49ers star called this “one of the best locker rooms I’ve […]

The San Francisco 49ers moved to 8-4 with a 20-9 win vs. the Carolina Panthers Monday night, and the victory showcased the leadership by George Kittle that has helped guide the team through weeks of injuries. With multiple starters sidelined for long stretches, the 49ers mentality has been tested repeatedly, yet the San Francisco standard […]

Week 11 went well as the San Francisco 49ers made a statement by routing the Arizona Cardinals. But they will have a tougher challenge in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers. There are a lot of things that can go well, which makes it a great time to make some 49ers’ bold predictions. San Francisco […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a walk in the park in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, as George Kittle and the Niners pulled off a 41-22 road victory. Perhaps Kittle had a harder time thinking about what to do after the game, when his phone suddenly rang while speaking to reporters in […]

Four days before his comeback, Brock Purdy sounded like a quarterback itching to be turned loose. The 49ers passer, out since Week 1 with what he called a “turf toe variation” in his right big toe, said there was no need for surgery and that he felt “really good” heading into Week 11 against the […]

The tight end position is always one of the trickiest to navigate in fantasy football. Week 11 is no different. A couple of teams on their bye week, and some injuries continuing to pile up. As such, managers are once again scouring the waiver wire and debating lineup decisions. Fortunately, several star players are trending […]

A half-game behind the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams for the NFC West lead, the San Francisco 49ers could certainly use a win over the Rams on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers already travelled to Los Angeles, defeating their divisional rivals 26-23 at SoFi Stadium during Thursday Night Football in Week 5. For the past […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been tested often in recent weeks. This Week 8 clash against the Houston Texans may be their toughest mental test yet. San Francisco sits at 5-2. They are coming off a gritty 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Despite the win, the 49ers remain far from […]

Every time fantasy football managers start to believe the tight end position has depth, reality hits hard. Week 8 might be the toughest gut punch yet. Last week, almost every top-12 tight end stumbled. We saw George Kittle post a goose egg, Michael Mayer manag just two points, and even Travis Kelce barely cracked double […]

Among those in the house for Sunday Night Football was WWE Superstar CM Punk, who seemingly challenged San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle to a match. Punk took over the 49ers’ social media accounts before the game. “What’s up, Niners? This is CM Punk. I am on the field at Levi’s Stadium, and we […]

As the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, 20-10, it featured another impeccable performance from star running back Christian McCaffrey. It also featured the return of 49ers tight end George Kittle, who made a prediction regarding McCaffrey that is likely to come true. In the win over the Falcons, McCaffrey rushed […]

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday Night Football. They are 5-2 despite the dreadful amount of injuries on both sides of the ball. They did get one key player back, but he did not contribute offensively. 49ers legendary tight end George Kittle was held without a catch for the first […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting one of the biggest stars back in Week 7. There is no better time for George Kittle to return as the Niners are seriously depleted. The injury bug refuses to leave the 49ers organization. A week after losing Fred Warner for the season, Kittle returns, aiming to shed some […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle expects to make his long-awaited return in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons, after revealing that the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 1 was a full tear. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Kittle made his intentions clear. “I fully plan on playing on Sunday,” Kittle said. “As long […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for one of their most critical primetime matchups of the 2025 season as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. At 4-2 and sharing the top spot in the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers find themselves at a crossroads. After a […]

The San Francisco 49ers received some much-needed good news ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Kyle Shanahan provided a positive injury update on tight end George Kittle, who has been sidelined since the season opener with a hamstring issue. After missing four straight games, Kittle is finally expected to […]