Yahoo Sports NFL on George Kittle

ArticleThe 4 biggest surprises about the 49ers a month into the seasonOctober 8, 2026

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George Kittle's screen pass to end Week 4 highlights how Shanahan is always two steps ahead of his competition.

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Kittle featured in Shanahan's creative scheme; screen pass exemplifies offensive design.

George Kittle's screen pass to end Week 4 is highlighted by the source as an example of how Kyle Shanahan's scheme is 'always two steps ahead of his competition.' This suggests Kittle remains a key part of Shanahan's offensive design and is being utilized in creative ways to generate production.