OCTOBER 10, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
GEORGE KITTLE #85 - TIGHT END - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
642 YDS •
49 REC •
8 TD
642 YDS
49 REC
8 TD
George Kittle injury update: 49ers tight end on IR, out at least 3 games with calf issue Kittle is able to play, though the team reportedly feels that giving him time to heal completely will work out better for the tight end in t...
49ers roster moves: TE George Kittle to IR, WR Travis Benjamin moved up The #49ers made a few roster moves when they put TE George Kittle on injured reserve.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
49ers' George Kittle to IR, Sudfeld summoned as Lance's backup George Kittle went on injured reserve with a calf strain and Nate Sudfeld is up from the practice squad to back up Trey Lance’s starting deb...
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
49ers place TE George Kittle on IR with calf injury
The San Francisco 49ers have placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a calf injury that has been bothering him for weeksOCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers place TE George Kittle on IR with calf injury Kittle caught 19 passes for 227 yards in San Francisco's first four games.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Placed on IR Kittle (calf) has been officially placed on IR by the 49ers.
Impact As a result, Kittle will miss the 49ers' next three games, with Adam Schefter of ESPN noting that the team believes the tight end will be able to return to action when he's eligible to do so. That would put Kittle on track to rejoin the lineup Nov. 7 against the Cardinals. Until then, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner are slated to head the 49ers' tight ends corps, with Tanner Hudson? in the depth mix.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reportedly headed for IR The 49ers plan to place Kittle (calf) on IR, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Once the move is made official, Kittle, who had been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, will be destined for a three-game absence, which would keep him sidelined through Week 8 since the 49ers have a bye during that time. In the meantime, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner are slated to head the 49ers' tight end corps.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No practice, listed as doubtful Kittle (calf) was a non-participant in Friday's practice prior to being listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Impact There had been hope for Kittle to follow his Week 4 routine, which consisted of a limited practice Friday and a questionable designation for the game. He did end up playing 92 percent of snaps in the 28-21 loss to Seattle last week, but Kittle apparently came out of it worse for the wear, and he'll now get some time to rest with the Niners on bye in Week 6. For Week 5, the starting assignment at tight end likely falls to Ross Dwelley, who worked in a committee with Jordan Reed for most of the games Kittle missed last year. Dwelley did handle a three-down role in back-to-back games when Kittle was injured in November of 2019, catching seven of 12 targets for 38 yards and two TDs, both of which came against the Cardinals, incidentally.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers rookie Lance to make 1st start in place of Garoppolo
Rookie quarterback Trey Lance will make his first start for the San Francisco 49ers after Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out of this week’s game with a calf injuryOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubtful for Sunday Kittle (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kittle reportedly wasn't able to do much at Friday's practice, attempting a return after missing Wednesday and Thursday. He played through the same calf injury and handled a full workload last week, though he caught just four of 11 targets in the 49ers' loss to Seattle. It now appears Trey Lance will make his first NFL start without the help of his team's best offensive player, with TE snaps instead going to Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner. The team then has a Week 6 bye, followed by a Sunday night home game against the Colts in Week 7 (Oct. 24).
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers' Deebo Samuel turning into complete receiver
Deebo Samuel’s days of being mostly a gadget player capitalizing on shovel passes, jet sweeps and screen passes are in the pastOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on George Kittle, Curtis Samuel, Sterling Shepard affecting Week 5 start 'em, sit 'em calls George Kittle, Curtis Samuel, Sterling Shepard headline a group of pass-catchers who figure to be
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Absent for another practice Kittle (calf) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Impact For the second week in a row, Kittle's lingering calf injury has kept him off the field for consecutive practices. In Week 4, he returned to the field Friday in a limited capacity and took a questionable tag into the weekend, but he was active in the 49ers' loss to the Seahawks and played 92 percent of the team's offensive snaps while finishing with four receptions for 40 yards on 10 targets. So long as he's able to turn in another limited showing this Friday, Kittle should have a good shot at suiting up Sunday in Arizona, even if the 49ers give him a designation for the contest. If cleared to play this weekend, Kittle will likely be catching passes from rookie Trey Lance, who appears on track to make his first career start with Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) missing a second straight practice Thursday.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals try to improve to 5-0 against skidding 49ers
The Arizona Cardinals are trying to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 1974 when they host the San Francisco 49ers on SundayOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
1-on-1: Jimmie Ward Names George Kittle as Toughest Competitor to Match Up Against Ward reviewed the reason behind his Jersey change to No. 1, gave insight into his trash talk skills, explained the "aggressiveness" Kittle b...
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5
The Carolina Panthers’ defense started the season hot, but were a little less scary last week against Dak Prescott and the Dallas CowboysOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garoppolo not ruled out despite not being able to practice
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s injured calf hasn’t healed enough for him to be able to practice but isn’t injured enough to rule him out of this week’s game for the San Francisco 49...OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not at practice Kittle (calf) isn't practicing Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Kittle took on 11 targets and 92 percent snap share in the Week 4 loss to Seattle, but he apparently aggravated the calf injury that had him listed as questionable heading into the game. He's now considered day-to-day, with the Niners hoping their star tight end can continue to play through the injury this weekend against the division-leading Cardinals.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys' Elliott, 49ers' Samuel among best bets to score
It’s Week 5, and the cream is starting to rise to the top in fantasy footballOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kimmi Chex's five TEs you can trust not named Kelce, Waller or Kittle NFL Network's Kimmi Chex's five TEs you can trust not named Travis Kelce, Darren Waller or George Kittle.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Garoppolo injury turns 49ers offense over to Trey Lance
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has a chance to play this week after missing the second half with a bruised calfOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calf injury lingers Coach Kyle Shanahan considers Kittle to be day-to-day with a calf injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Kittle emerged from the 49ers' Week 3 loss to the Packers with a sore calf, which contained him to one limited practice last week. He still was active Sunday against the Seahawks and logged 70 of 76 offensive snaps (92 percent), but he didn't produce much in the box score on 11 targets (four catches for 40 yards). The lack of output may have been the result of the injury and fact he was on the receiving end of passes from both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance because the former suffered a bruised calf in the contest. Garoppolo is a question mark to suit up this Sunday in Arizona, meaning Kittle could be working with Lance for a full game versus just one half in Week 5.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
George Kittle: 'The Thing I Love About Our Team is That We Never Give Up' Kittle reacted to the team's 28-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, evaluated the offense's performance and looked ahead to the team's Week 5 m...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Garoppolo after latest injury: 'It's getting real old'
Jimmy Garoppolo did his best to try to play through an injured right calf before finally calling it quits at halftimeOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inefficient despite high usage Kittle (calf) caught four of 11 targets for 40 yards against Seattle on Sunday.
Impact Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) left after the first half, forcing the 49ers to turn to rookie third overall pick Trey Lance in the second half. It doesn't necessarily mean anything going forward, but Kittle couldn't get anything going with Lance. All four of Kittle's receptions occurred with Garoppolo in the first half, though the 49ers offense in general was probably more explosive under Lance, who threw two touchdown passes (both to Deebo Samuel). It's not clear what will happen with Garoppolo after his calf injury, but if Lance enters the starting lineup it will be worth monitoring how the chemistry develops between Kittle and the rookie. The 49ers have a crucial road matchup with the Cardinals in Week 5.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
