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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on George Kittle
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NegativeMatchupAug 1, 2026
Kittle, when healthy, is expected to draw significant defensive attention in the 49ers' passing game, which could create favorable matchups for receivers like Stribling.PositiveInjuryAug 1, 2026
Kittle, a perennial top-tier tight end, is working to return from a hamstring tear, ankle sprain and Achilles tear that limited him to six games in 2025. He is targeting a Week 1 return, and his health is critical to the 49ers' offensive success.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Kittle worked out a lengthy and lucrative new deal in the offseason, joining Brock Purdy and Fred Warner in securing contract extensions. This reflects the 49ers' commitment to their core players.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
In 11 games, the 49ers averaged 4.1 yards per carry on designed runs with Kittle on the field (213 carries) versus 3.7 yards per attempt on 205 carries without him on the field, demonstrating his impact as a run-blocking tight end.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Despite a torn Achilles limiting him to 11 games in 2025, Kittle remained inside the top 50 for an eighth consecutive year in the NFL Top 100 voting. He finished second on the 49ers in receptions and touchdown catches, dropped just two passes per PFF, earned a 90.8 overall grade (first at TE), a 91.2 receiving grade (tops at TE), and 72.2 grades in run and pass blocking. A fifth-time Pro Bowler, Kittle's all-around game continues to set a standard in an era in which tight ends are more important than any before.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Despite a torn Achilles limiting him to 11 games in 2025, Kittle maintained elite production and peer respect to rank inside the top 50 for an eighth consecutive year. He posted 57 receptions for 628 yards and 7 TDs in those 11 games, earning his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection. His 90.8 overall PFF grade led all tight ends, with a 91.2 receiving grade also tops at the position; he dropped just two passes. Beyond receiving, Kittle's 72.2 run-blocking and pass-blocking grades underscore his all-around value. The 49ers averaged 4.1 yards per carry on designed runs with Kittle on the field (213 carries) versus 3.7 yards per attempt without him (205 carries), quantifying his impact on the ground game.NegativeInjuryJul 16, 2026
Ranked Tier 2 with conservative placement due to Achilles injury recovery. Tes. Note notes an aggressive timeline for Kittle's return to Week 1, though bullish statements on his progress have been heard for months. Kittle has finished among the top five TEs in FPPG for eight consecutive seasons, providing historical context for his elite pedigree, but the conservative ranking reflects injury caution.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
George Kittle leads all NFL tight ends in average per year salary at $19.1 million.