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The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks have an intense and bitter NFC West rivalry. 49ers tight end George Kittle has become accustomed to the rivalry, particularly the chorus of boos from the Seattle fans anytime he plays against them on the road. In fact, Kittle thrives off of the Seahawks’ fans ‘passion of hatred.’ […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had everything looking their way in recent weeks. They’re making a strong push for a playoff spot in the NFC and need a big win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. However, Deebo Samuel’s latest injury update brings major concerns to San Francisco’s chances. According to Adam Schefter, “Deebo Samuel, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the NFL’s hottest teams. They have won three straight games and four of their last five. That comes after a rough start to the season that saw the team start 2-4. But all of a sudden, this team is beginning to play football the way many of us […]

The San Francisco 49ers have turned their season around after a disappointing start to the year. Jimmy Garoppolo has found some success for the 49ers after there were questions about him being the starting quarterback. His 49ers teammate, star tight end, George Kittle had some funny comments after San Franciscos win, “I think Jimmy’s confidence […]

The San Francisco 49ers got some good and some not-so-good news on George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell. Earlier Friday, the 49ers activated Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle off IR. Kittle has been out since Week 4 when he injured his calf against the Seahawks. That’s the good news. The flip side of […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been missing the services of arguably their best offensive weapon, with tight end George Kittle still unable to play as of Week 8 because of a nagging calf issue that landed him a stint on the injured reserve. Kittle, however, appears to be close to a much-awaited return, as he’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers received some injury updates before their game versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The 49ers will be without running back Elijah Mitchell but will have tight end George Kittle in the squad. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, both were listed as questionable but Kittle will play and Mitchell will be out. […]

After a detrimental loss in their previous game, the San Francisco 49ers hope to bounce back against a struggling Seattle Seahawks team. This is an NFC West showdown with huge implications. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a 49ers Week 4 prediction. San Francisco has a great defense that’s capable of dominating […]

The San Francisco 49ers were literal seconds away from becoming the sixth NFL team perfect through three games. But there were just a few ticks too many left on the clock for Aaron Rodgers. The Niners had their hearts broken after the Packers QB led a game-winning drive that upended their hopes of a perfect […]

George Kittle has full confidence in his team. The San Francisco 49ers tight end believes that when you get to the bottom of it, it’s the Niners who are the superior squad in the entire NFC West — better than the Seattle Seahawks, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Los Angeles Rams. That’s saying a lot, […]

The San Francisco 49ers had an awful 2020. They fell well short of Super Bowl aspirations, finishing 6-10 and in last place in the NFC West. Marred last season by historically bad luck with injuries, they head into 2021 with new hope. They have electric talent Trey Lance ready to step in as QB, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing 2020 season because their core players sustained injuries all throughout their campaign. After tallying a 6-10 record, Kyle Shanahan and his squad are expected to bounce back and aim to be title contenders once more. Just like in previous seasons, tight end George Kittle will continue to banner […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has constantly proven his top-tier status as each NFL season passes. Fantasy football owners can appreciate this. His unreal athleticism makes him dangerous all over the field, far and wide. His strength comes into play for numerous situations, such as run-blocking, pass-blocking and contested catches. His speed is […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is getting in on the fun the internet is having over what the Green Bay Packers’ duo of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams had recently shared on social media. See, Rodgers and Adams both posted the same image of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on […]

Tim Tebow is an NFL tight end. You could repeat that many times and that may still sound unusual, especially if you have followed his career from college to the pros. But just because he’s now a tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, it doesn’t mean that he’s automatically admitted to the “Tight End University,” […]

Florida tight end and top NFL Draft prospect Kyle Pitts is not expecting to go to the San Francisco 49ers with the third overall pick. But he also was not shy at expressing his excitement at the possibility to NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano. Current Niners tight end George Kittle would gladly welcome Pitts into the […]

George Kittle figured he was a shoo-in to make the San Francisco 49ers for the 2021 season. After all, Kittle is arguably the best tight end in football and the best player on the 49ers. However, if you take 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan literally at his word, even the two-time Pro Bowler on a […]

George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers hilariously trolled everyone on April Fool’s Day by posting a photo of himself in Jacksonville Jaguars gear. And that includes his general manager John Lynch, who also had an equally hilarious reaction to Kittle’s joke. Just came out of Draft Meetings for the day. Not funny @gkittle46 https://t.co/4OLoxFRceI […]

April Fools day is the one day a year where everyone finally approaches the internet with caution. However, sports stars enjoy having fun at the fans’ expense on this day. On Thursday, it appears the San Francisco 49ers superstar tight end, George Kittle, made 49er fans’ hearts drop for one second after sending a simple […]

The San Francisco 49ers appear increasingly likely to take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft after trading for the No. 3 overall pick. However, tight end George Kittle knows who he wants to start under center. Kittle told Kyle Brandt of The Ringer that he understands the desire to spur some competition at any […]

The NFL draft is around the corner and each franchise is doing their due diligence to figure out which players they’ll be taking at the end of April. The San Francisco 49ers made an aggressive move, as they traded to the third overall selection with the Miami Dolphins. As of now, the 49ers will be […]

In a recent turn of events, the NFL took over social media after the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers agreed to a trade. The Dolphins are sending the third overall pick to the 49ers, in exchange for the 12th pick overall, a 2021 third-round pick, and first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, per Adam […]

Injuries ravaged and ruined the San Francisco 49ers’ plans of defending their NFC Championship crown from 2020 in 2021. The injuries started early and carried throughout the year. And while injuries affect a team regardless, when it’s your best players getting hurt, it makes it all the more difficult. Nick Bosa, Solomon Thomas, George Kittle, […]

Last season, it was tight end George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers that were representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. This time around, it is the longtime New England Patriots tight end and Tampa Bay Buccaneers newcomer Rob Gronkowski leading the way against the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, a team […]

The San Francisco 49ers is among the most talked-about destinations for disgruntled Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. The 3-time Pro-Bowler’s arrival would likely mean the end of Jimmy Garoppolo’s tenure as San Francisco’s quarterback. 49ers tight end George Kittle, however, still believes they can reach the mountaintop again with Garoppolo leading the attack. Via Peter […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle held the NFL single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end for two years. Kittle’s mark of 1,377 yards — set in 2018 — was surpassed last Sunday by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The KC tight end broke the record after he tallied 98 yards […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Jimmy Garoppolo to be the team’s starting quarterback next season. You can count the Niners’ top receiving target, tight end George Kittle, as a vocal supporter of that idea. On Tuesday, Kittle expressed his admiration for Garoppolo, who, when healthy, has been QB1 since being traded to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are activating star tight end George Kittle for the Bay Area club’s Week 16 matchup with NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, per Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. #49ers Star TE George Kittle WILL play Saturday vs Cardinals, Kyle Shanahan said in his zoom press conference. Said he felt “great” and that […]

The San Francisco 49ers have encountered several gruesome injuries all throughout the 2020 NFL season. Two of their top players in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle have both been heavily-plagued with injuries. The two stars have already missed an extended amount of time on the field while still having a long road […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle’s season might not be over just yet. Kittle has not played since Week 8 due to a fractured cuboid bone in his left foot. However, the 49ers just opened the practice window for the tight end on Wednesday. The All-Pro has been banged up all season. Kittle barely […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week he was skeptical starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle could return this year. But 49ers general manager John Lynch is slightly more optimistic. Lynch said during a recent radio interview the team is “hopeful” both Garoppolo and Kittle will be […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t have a conclusive answer when asked regarding the return of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle. Both of them didn’t make an appearance in the team’s most recent tilt against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13 proceedings. “Those guys are working their tails off right […]

Despite previous reports stating that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle might be done for the season, the 27-year-old himself remains adamant that he will be able to return to the field this term. Kittle is currently dealing with a foot/ankle injury, and was recently placed on the team’s injured reserve list. Nevertheless, the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has made significant strides, according to tight end George Kittle. In what aspect, you may ask? Texting. During a Q&A at Nike Football’s Instagram, Kittle admitted that Jimmy G is replying to him now. “Jimmy G has text me back. Actually, it’s really escalating, and the amount of messages […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a small fracture in his foot in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks and is expected to be out eight weeks. He told his coach, Kyle Shanahan, that he thinks he can come back in two weeks. While Shanahan appreciates Kittle being a tough player, he thinks […]

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be sidelined indefinitely with a high ankle sprain, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Tight end George Kittle has a small fracture in his foot, too, and will miss extended time, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Garoppolo is expected to be sidelined a minimum of […]

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle suffered yet another setback on Sunday afternoon against the rival Seattle Seahawks. However, Kittle’s latest setback doesn’t appear to be all that significant as 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters that his superstar tight end did not fracture his ankle. Because Kittle seemingly plays at […]

The tight end position remains to be one of the most overlooked positions in the league today. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo wanted to give credit to those guys which led to him inadvertently founding the national tight end day. Over the years, what started as an inside joke in the Niners locker room […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been one of the most productive receivers in football over the past three seasons. Ahead of the New England Patriots’ Week 7 matchup with the 49ers, Bill Belichick set the bar as high as possible for the 49ers star. According to his comments to reporters on Monday, […]