George Kittle
Tight End
Ht: 6' 4" Wt: 250 Age: 32 Exp: 9 years College: Iowa Drafted: 2017 R5 146
Avg FF PTS
13.46
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
161.5
Position Rank: 13th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 21
Upside / Downside
-6.53
Week 21
Posted: 1/19/2026 8:51 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) said be believes he will return to the lineup before November and hopes to be able play closer to the start of the 2026 regular season.
Huddle Up: Kittle suffered the injury during the playoffs, so there is a good chance that he will miss some regular season games in 2026. Fantasy players should monitor the situation during training camp to have a better idea of his timetable. He is a No. 1 fantasy tight end when healthy, but players may need a short-term replacement at the position until Kittle returns.
Posted: 1/14/2026 2:19 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) will have surgery for his torn right Achilles tendon on Wednesday, Jan. 14. He suffered the injury in the team's NFC Wild Card game victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Huddle Up: With Kittle on the shelf for the rest of the season, and perhaps a decent chunk of the 2026 campaign, Jake Tonges is likely to be front and center in the team's offensive game plan. He and Luke Farrell are the next men up, and Tonges proved valuable when Kittle missed time due to a hamstring injury earlier in the regular season.
Posted: 1/14/2026 1:14 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and promoted TE Brayden Willis to the active roster.
Posted: 1/11/2026 11:45 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 18-of-31 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while running nine times for 24 yards, in the NFC Wild Card game road win against the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 48 yards, while posting six receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, including a 29-yard TD from WR Jauan Jennings. The latter had one reception for 45 yards on three targets and the scoring strike. WR Demarcus Robinson led the way with six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, while FB Kyle Juszczyk absorbed all four targets for 49 yards, with TE Jake Tonges posted a 14-yard catch on three targets, stepping in for TE George Kittle (Achilles), who had one grab for six yards before leaving with a ruptured Achilles. LB Garret Wallow had 11 total stops with five solo tackles and a pass defensed, while LB Eric Kendricks, a former Eagle, had 10 total stops with seven solo tackles, two stops for loss and a pass break-up to seal the win.
Posted: 1/11/2026 10:00 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a torn Achilles tendon on his first reception of the game in the second quarter.
Huddle Up: The Achilles' tendon is ruptured, according to several reports. He was ruled out quickly, and principal owner and CEO Jed York and Kittle's wife were reportedly in a somber mood walking into the locker room to see the player. He could be out for most of the offseason, while the start of his 2026 regular season might be in danger. We'll stay on top of it for you.
Posted: 1/11/2026 9:40 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (lower leg) suffered an apparent lower-leg injury on his first reception in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He immediately went down after his right leg was bent awkwardly, and he grabbed at the lower-leg area before being carted off.
Huddle Up: There is speculation of an Achilles issue, or an ankle injury. The fact is, there is no specific information available. We'll update as soon as there is official word from the team, but a more serious injury could potentially impact his offseason program and/or start of 2026.
Posted: 1/09/2026 9:57 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and are listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game. CE Renardo Green (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. S Ji'Ayir Brown (rib), DT Kalia Davis (knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), TE George Kittle (ankle) and RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
Posted: 1/09/2026 9:54 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Kittle has caught at least five passes in six of his last seven games and should see a good amount of targets again this week. He should be a No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues.
Posted: 1/08/2026 10:18 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. DT Jordan Elliott (knee), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), TE George Kittle (ankle) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) were limited during practice. S Ji'Ayir Brown (rib), WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring), DT Kalia Davis (knee) and RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
Posted: 1/08/2026 10:11 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Kittle should be on track to play in the Wild Card game as long as he does not suffer a setback in the next few days. He will see a good amount of targets if active and will be a starting option in all leagues.
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