OCTOBER 4 • 49ERS.COM
GEORGE KITTLE #85 - TIGHT END - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
560 YDS •
43 REC •
7 TD
560 YDS
43 REC
7 TD
Fred Warner, George Kittle Questionable for Week 5 vs. Cardinals; Injury Report #AZvsSF Head coach Kyle Shanahan detailed the 49ers latest injury updates headed into the team's Week 5 matchup vs. the Arizona Cardinals.
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Listed as questionable Kittle (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Kittle returned to practice Friday after missing the two previous sessions, and while he didn't show enough to avoid a game designation, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard notes that the tight end was "moving around well" during Friday's practice. Fantasy managers would still be wise to have a backup plan on hand in case Kittle takes a turn for the worse ahead of the 49ers' 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Kittle (ribs) is practicing Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's a strong hint that Kittle's injury isn't serious even though he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. The 49ers tend to be cautious with his practice workloads, as he has a lengthy history of injuries and is approaching his 31st birthday (Oct. 9).
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Officially DNP on Thursday Kittle (ribs) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A rib injury has been attached to Kittle since he was reported to be questionable to return at halftime of this past Sunday's win against the Patriots. He didn't miss a beat as he was back in the game for the 49ers' first possession of the third quarter, finishing with a 94 percent snap share and four catches (on four targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown. Coach Kyle Shanahan termed Kittle day-to-day Monday, but the tight end has followed that up with back-to-back DNPs to begin Week 5 prep. On a positive note, Kittle was spotted in uniform and working on the side Thursday, per Wagoner, so he may be trending in the right direction. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Kittle enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Working on side Thursday Kittle (ribs) was seen working on the side at the beginning of Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kittle was in uniform, but he didn't participate in any of the individual work in front of the media. If he doesn't practice for a second day in a row, he'll have just one more chance Friday to get in some work before he potentially enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. Coach Kyle Shanahan termed Kittle day-to-day Monday, so even if the tight end doesn't mix into any drills this week, he seemingly has a decent chance to play Week 5.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle (ribs) won't take part in Wednesday's practice, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact After Shanahan termed Kittle day-to-day Monday, it comes as no surprise that the 49ers are taking a cautious approach with the veteran tight end, especially considering all the injuries that have impacted the skill positions through just four games this season. Kittle will have two more chances for on-field work this week before San Francisco potentially tags him with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
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Deemed 'day-to-day' this week Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kittle (ribs) will be "day-to-day" this week, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact During Sunday's win against the Patriots, Kittle was announced as questionable to return due to a rib injury at halftime, but he was able to join the 49ers offense for the team's first offensive possession of the second half and play out the remainder of the contest. His snap share (94 percent) didn't deviate from his normal workload, and he finished with four catches (on four targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown. Because of Shanahan's comments, Kittle likely isn't in danger of sitting out this coming Sunday versus the Cardinals, but he may endure some practice limitations Wednesday through Friday.
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Scores TD amidst injury scare Kittle (ribs/hamstring) corralled all four of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots.
Impact Kittle was already returning from a hamstring injury that cost him Week 3's tilt against the Rams before needing to leave Sunday's against the Patriots briefly with a rib injury. The physical tight end gets banged up often, but generally toughs it out whenever possible. The fact that Kittle returned promptly from the medical tent and even caught another pass before finishing off the win over New England. Do not be surprised if the eight-year pro pops up on the injury report leading up to Week 5, but assuming the fantasy stud suits up against Arizona, he makes for a strong play after providing at least four catches and 40 yards to go along with two touchdowns through three active games this season.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Back in Sunday's game Kittle (ribs) reentered Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kittle was deemed questionable to return at halftime due to a rib injury, but he was able to mix back into the 49ers offense on the team's first drive of the third quarter. He'll look to build upon a 3-38-1 line on three targets from the first half.
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SEPTEMBER 29 • 49ERS.COM
Hurts ribs Sunday Kittle suffered a rib injury during Sunday's game against the Patriots, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Kittle sat out a Week 3 road loss to the Rams due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to return after just one game missed. He's now dealing with a new health concern, and prior to the 49ers announcing it at halftime of Sunday's contest, he gathered in all three targets for 38 yards and one touchdown. Eric Saubert and Jake Tonges are the remaining healthy tight ends on the active roster.
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Returning for Week 4 Kittle (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Kittle returned to practice Wednesday and continued participating throughout the week, eventually showing enough to avoid a game designation. Deebo Samuel, meanwhile, is listed as questionable with a calf injury, so it isn't yet clear if the 49ers will have all of their top pass catchers available.
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SEPTEMBER 27 • 49ERS.COM
Remains limited Thursday Kittle (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Kittle has put together back-to-back capped sessions during Week 4 prep, implying that he's doing everything in his power to keep his absence to just one game after he popped up on last Thursday's injury report due to hamstring tightness. He may have to upgrade to full at Friday's practice in order to go into the weekend without a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Patriots.
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To be limited Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle (hamstring) will be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kittle showed up on the 49ers' Week 3 injury report last Thursday as a non-participant due to hamstring tightness, which kept him out of Friday's session and Sunday's eventual road loss to the Rams. Shanahan noted Monday that the team was hopeful Kittle would be able to practice this week, and the tight end will do so in his first opportunity of Week 4 prep. Kittle thus will have two more chances to get back to full before San Francisco potentially marks him with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Patriots.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
