Tagged: George Kittle (66 Results)
Factoid: George Kittle
Minnesota has allowed only one touchdown pass to a tight end all year. But I don’t think this should be scaring anyone away from George Kittle. I wouldn’t hesitate to start him on Saturday. more »
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Dynasty Leagues: Long-term TE rankings
In the middle of December, it’s roster adjustment time in dynasty leagues – time to pick up a few speculative players who might play larger roles in 2020. There are plenty of those at the tight end position. more »
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TE Kittle has impressive return
San Francisco tight end GEORGE KITTLE returned for Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers after missing the past two games with knee and ankle injuries. Kittle appears to have healed just fine, collecting 6 catches for 129 yards and a 61-yard touchdown against the Packers.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
49ers bitten by injury bug
The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several injuries heading into Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. While there could be some game time decisions on tap, running back… More MATT BREIDA (ankle) and kicker ROBBIE GOULD (quad) did not practice this week and are doubtful for the game. Tight end GEORGE KITTLE (knee, ankle) and wide receivers EMMANUEL SANDERS (ribs) and DEEBO SAMUEL (shoulder) were all able to practice on a limited basis throughout the week – although they do carry some fantasy risk. Less
Source: Team Blog, Various
Around the NFL: San Francisco 4077th
Working on the San Francisco write-up for the Weekly was tricky, and it made sense to push it back as far as possible. Maybe there'd be some helpful updates on player health if we waited long enough. But it was only today's practice report where anyone had a sense of just how bad it might be. more »
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49ers hopeful for Kittle return
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that the team is hopeful that tight end GEORGE KITTLE will be able to return for Sunday night’s game against the Green… More Bay Packers. Kittle has missed the past two games with undisclosed knee and ankle issues. Shanahan did say that the decision could go “down to the wire”, but it sounds like Kittle may be trending in the right direction. Less
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area
Factoid: Ross Dwelley
The 49ers are going without George Kittle, and that has me very interested in Ross Dwelley. Dwelley hasn’t played much, but he’s facing an Arizona defense that’s been remarkably awful against tight ends. more »
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TE Kittle doubtful vs. Cardinals
San Franciso 49ers tight end GEORGE KITTLE is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle said on Friday that he is feeling “fantastic” but he is still expected to miss his second consecutive game due to left knee and ankle injuries.
Source: NBC Sports
Kittle status clear as mud
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that tight end GEORGE KITTLE will not play in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers later clarified Shanahan’s remarks, saying… More that the coach meant to say that he has to plan on Kittle not playing. Kittle is dealing with knee and ankle injuries but the 49ers have not officially ruled him out for Sunday’s game. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Dynasty Leagues: Tight end rankings
The tight end position has gotten stronger over the last month. At the start of the season, it seemed like there were three franchise-type tight ends. Now the quality extends further into the rest of the top 10. more »
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49ers TE Kittle back to practice
San Francisco tight end GEORGE KITTLE returned to practice on Monday. Kittle has been dealing with a calf injury that’s kept him out of the preseason. Kittle said he could have… More played in the second preseason game, adding that his absence was mostly precautionary. He should be ready to roll for the season opener against Tampa Bay. Less
Source: Team Blog
Garoppolo sees similarities between Kittle and Gronk
San Francisco quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO says that he sees similarities between retired tight end and former teammate ROB GRONKOWSKI and current teammate GEORGE KITTLE. Garoppolo says that beyond the physical similarities, both players bring an “energy” every day while also having fun and enjoying what they do.
Source: NFL.com
Kittle played through rib injury in 2018
San Francisco tight end GEORGE KITTLE revealed this week that he played the final eight games of the 2018 season with a fractured rib cartilage. Kittle said he was injured in… More the 49ers November 1st game against the Oakland Raiders. Kittle went on to finish with 1,377 receiving yards, the most by a tight end in NFL history. Less
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Factoid: Big numbers for tight ends
In NFL history, only two tight ends have edged past 1,300 yards – Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham. With three weeks left, it looks like two tight ends are going to blow by those guys. more »
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Fantasy News: Receiving inside the 10
Touchdowns are more likely to be scored inside the 10-yard line, so it makes sense to pay attention to what offenses are trying to do in that part of the field. When a player is seeing lots of looks in that part of the field, it’s more likely that he’ll score in future games – particularly in weeks where his offense projects to be getting it around the goal line often. more »
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