GEORGE KITTLE NEWS

The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

Washington's loss to Carolina on Sunday ensures that a losing team will make the NFL playoffs for the first time since the Carolina Panthers in 2014

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George Kittle returns for the 49ers just to help the Chicago Bears George Kittle returned to the field to help the Chicago Bears playoff chances The Chicago Bears playoff hopes just got a whole lot brighter...

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Racks up 92 yards in return Kittle (foot) recorded four receptions on five targets for 92 yards in Week 16 against the Cardinals.

Impact Kittle was in game action for the first time since Week 8 and returned to lead the team in targets, yards and receptions. The majority of his production came on long receptions, including gains of 27, 24 and 18 yards. His first catch of the day came on a pass short and to the flat, but he made a quick cut and burst up field. The only thing missing from Kittle's effort was a trip to the end zone, though most importantly he appears to be fairly healthy heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football: Can George Kittle help deliver some 2020 titles in Week 16? George Kittle is set to the return to the 49ers' lineup this week, but can he be trusted in championship-winning fantasy lineups for Week 16...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Ruiz: George Kittle returns to lineup for first time since Week 8 NFL Network's Omar Ruiz reports San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle returns to lineup for first time since Week 8.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rapoport: George Kittle expected to play Saturday vs. Cardinals NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is expected to play Saturday vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM

NFL injuries: Alex Smith, Daniel Jones questionable; George Kittle returning The Washington Football Team and New York Giants each have uncertain quarterback situations, while George Kittle will return for the 49ers.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

George Kittle is a must-start, digging out from the Alvin Kamara 56-point PPR hole and more George Kittle is back and is a must-start, Alvin Kamara's 56 point PPR performance is a tough deficit to overcome and more Week 16 analysis.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Comes off IR The 49ers activated Kittle (foot) from injured reserve Friday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Kittle missed the past six games due to a fractured cuboid bone in his foot that he suffered Nov. 1. The 49ers' receiving corps has been depleted, with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) not expected to play Week 16 or 17, Trent Taylor (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list and two others on IR. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle will be under a "snap count" Saturday in Arizona, but it remains to be seen how exactly the tight end will be utilized.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rapoport: George Kittle expected to play Saturday vs. Cardinals NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is expected to play Saturday vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rapoport: George Kittle expected to play Sunday vs. Cardinals NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is expected to play Sunday vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does George Kittle want to play? 'Hell, yes' — 49ers tight end makes his return Kyle Shanahan said it would be a double standard on a team with so many injuries for a healthy Kittle to not suit up Saturday vs. Arizona.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Richard Sherman, Jimmie Ward OUT vs. Cardinals; George Kittle to Play Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on the 49ers heading into the Week 16 divisional matchup against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

49ers at Cardinals injury report: George Kittle to play; Richard Sherman, Jimmie Ward among those out Tight end George Kittle is excited to return for the 49ers and perhaps cause fits to the Arizona Cardinals’ and Seattle Seahawks’ playoff pi...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

49ers TE George Kittle (foot) to play Saturday vs. Cardinals The postseason is no longer in play, but the 49ers aren't giving up on what's left of their season. That particularly applies to their All-P...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • NFL.COM

George Kittle Fantasy Outlook Skyrockets With Latest Injury Update San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is officially set to return to the field for the first time since Week 8. Though starting him in...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Slated to return Saturday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Kittle (foot) is expected to play in Saturday's game at Arizona, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shanahan noted Kittle fared well enough in practice to warrant the 49ers activating the tight end from injured reserve, a move that is slated to happen prior to Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. In his first game action since Week 8, though, Kittle will be on a snap count nearly eight weeks removed from suffering a broken cuboid bone in his foot, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. Considering the recent play of Jordan Reed and Ross Dwelley, Kittle may not warrant a ton of looks from C.J. Beathard, but his rapport with the QB going back to college at Iowa could be enough to make his return a productive one.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: George Kittle, Chase Edmonds impacting Week 16 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Is George Kittle returning to action in Week 16? Will Chase Edmonds play? These are the players that fantasy owners and NFL DFS aficionados...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Fantasy Football Show: Week 16 Advice - PressBoxOnline.com Ken Zalis discusses the biggest storylines that will impact fantasy football championship week, including what James Robinson owners should...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Browns' Chubb, Chiefs' Hill among best bets to score

It’s Week 16 of the fantasy football season, and these are the top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positions

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Shanahan Details the Decision for George Kittle's Impending Return vs. Cardinals The 49ers aren't letting the team’s record deter them from keeping their star tight end off the field.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • 49ERS.COM