George Kittle fantasy football news and podcast insights

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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Tight End Fantasy PPG Leaders: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Trey McBride 3 - Isaiah Likely 4 - George Kittle 5 - Tyler Warren 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Travis Kelce 8 - Dallas Goedert 9 - TJ Hockenson 10 - Dalton Kincaid 11 - Tucker Kraft 12 - Mike Gesicki

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

DeForest Buckner is ready to get to work with the 49ers Buck’s message to George Kittle “We back Jorge‼️”

George Kittle contributed eight catches for 88 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to Atlanta; the source notes San Francisco's receiver position is decimated and casualties are mounting.

NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

George Kittle contributed eight catches for 88 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to Atlanta in Week 7, as San Francisco's receiver position was decimated by injuries.

NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026Big Blue View

With Deebo Samuel ruled out for Week 7 and the 49ers dealing with five unavailable wide receivers, volume is expected to concentrate on Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, and Mike Evans; Kittle should benefit from increased target opportunities.

PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Mike Evans ruled out for Week 7 and the team expected to be without Deebo Samuel, volume is expected to concentrate on Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, positioning Kittle for increased target share in the 49ers offense.

PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Mike Evans sidelined by Achilles injury and Deebo Samuel out, George Kittle is positioned to see volume concentrate on him and Christian McCaffrey.

PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Kittle totaled team-highs in targets (10, 24.4% target share), receptions (8), and receiving yards (88) across 34 routes run in Week 7 against the Falcons, including 47 yards after the catch via Next Gen Stats. He played 60 of 66 snaps (91%), up 2 points from 55 of 62 (89%) in Week 6. Seven of Kittle's 10 targets came after halftime in a trailing script. Coming off a torn Achilles suffered last season, Kittle (76.7%) is the only 49ers skill player (RB, WR & TE) to have played on more than three-quarters of his team's offensive snaps this season.

PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Kittle expressed enthusiasm for the 49ers' acquisition of DeForest Buckner, posting on social media 'DEFOOOOO THE BOYS ARE BACK' after the trade was announced. Kittle and Buckner played three seasons together previously (2017-2019), including Kittle's rookie campaign, and are now reuniting as the 49ers look to make a Super Bowl run. The reunion signals offensive line/defensive reinforcement that Kittle views positively for team trajectory.

PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

George Kittle’s latest IG post 😂

49ers tight end George Kittle, who was Buckner's teammate in San Francisco from 2017 through 2019 (including their Super Bowl 54 run), celebrated the reunion on social media, indicating veteran comfort and continuity with Buckner's return to the team.

PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

George Kittle is fired up now that DeForest Buckner is back with the squad 🔥

Kittle has a Week 8 bye, which Boone will need to navigate by streaming a tight end, contributing to Boone's decision to trade away one of his tight ends.

NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

There’s not many high level seasons left for this aging core of players: Trent Williams, George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Fred Warner, Deebo Samuel, Kyle Juszczyk… They deserve a Super Bowl. Go out and add whatever is needed on both sides of the ball to cross the finish line in February. I’d say a top level DL and WR should get the job done I don’t want to look back at this group and say “Damn, they deserved a Super Bowl” the same way we look at Frank Gore, Patrick Willis and that squad

George Kittle is unavailable in Week 8 due to the 49ers being on bye; he is classified as an elite TE option but will not be available to help lineups this week.

NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

49ers tight end was unwilling to use injuries as an excuse for the loss to the Falcons, stating 'It's the NFL, injuries happen. It's just how much depth do you have, how many vets do you have that can stay healthy that can like continue to keep the elevation, like the standard of play up, you know, that's all that really matters.' His perspective reflects the team's resilience despite significant injury absences.

NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Niners tight end remained active despite team injuries and was unwilling to use injuries as an excuse for loss to Falcons; told NBC Sports Bay Area 'It's the NFL, injuries happen' and emphasized that depth and veteran health are what matter for maintaining standard of play, suggesting he views his role as critical to team performance.

NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Niners Nation

Trade value of 19.4 with no week-over-week change; stable valuation in the premium tier for tight ends with TEP value of 23.0.

NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Kittle is mentioned as one of the few tight ends who can be relied upon at the position, implying he is a consistent fantasy contributor and not a waiver wire target.

NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Kittle was unwilling to use injuries as an excuse for the 49ers' loss to the Falcons, stating 'It's the NFL, injuries happen' and emphasizing that what matters is 'how much depth do you have, how many vets do you have that can stay healthy that can like continue to keep the elevation, like the standard of play up.' This reflects his focus on team depth and resilience rather than individual injury concerns.

NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Kittle lost the ball in the 49ers' upset loss to the Falcons, a critical turnover that directly led to Atlanta's game-winning outcome, highlighting a costly mistake in a disappointing performance.

NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

George Kittle put up 8-88-0 on a team-high 10 targets, playing 92% of snaps and 81% of routes. He lost a fumble on San Francisco's final snap, ending the chance for a FG attempt and onside kick.

PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The source cites George Kittle as an established offensive weapon for the 49ers, part of the reasoning that San Francisco may not need to pursue a trade for Brian Thomas Jr. Kittle's presence, along with Mike Evans, suggests the 49ers have sufficient receiving options and could prioritize bringing back Jauan Jennings rather than surrendering valuable draft capital for Thomas.

NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Turf Show Times

Shanahan leaned on Kittle late in the game plan against Atlanta; the tight end was featured in the late-game sequencing as part of the offensive strategy after early reliance on the run game.

NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Niners Nation

Kittle was all over the place, catching eight of his 19 targets for 88 yards, including 40 yards after the catch. The source was more disappointed that he didn't catch either of his contested catches. Kittle fumbled to end the game. He also had a play where he nearly ran into Jordan Watkins for the second straight week.

NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Niners Nation

Kittle was leaned on late in the game as part of the 49ers' offensive sequencing; the source notes that head coach Shanahan 'leaned on McCaffrey early and Kittle late' as the game progressed.

PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kittle was all over the place, catching eight of his 19 targets for 88 yards, including 40 yards after the catch. He fumbled to end the game. The source notes disappointment that he didn't catch either of his contested catches.

NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kittle finished Week 7 with 14.8 PPR points, lost a fumble, and was not targeted for a touchdown; Mattek notes he was ranked aggressively but did not deliver on that projection, and struggled alongside Jordan Watkins, Brandon Cooks, and Jacob Cowing in the 49ers' loss to the Falcons.

NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

PositiveDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Kyle

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The Week 7 Trading Guide Article had a bunch of early hits! You don't "win" a trade in just one week, but there were a lot of good calls in this edition: **[Buys]** Puka Nacua ✅ Amon-Ra St. Brown ✅ Zay Flowers ✅ Drake London ✅ Chuba Hubbard ❌ Matthew Golden ❌ AJ Brown ❌ George Kittle ✅ Tee Higgins ✅ Josh Jacobs ✅ Jalen Coker ❌ Jaylen Warren ✅ Bucky Irving ✅ Luther Burden ✅ **[Sells]** Malik Nabers ❌ Justin Jefferson ✅ Ashton Jeanty ❌ Garrett Wilson ✅ Tetairoa McMillan ✅ Sam LaPorta ✅

Kittle earned 2nd Star on National Tight End Day with a game-high 8 receptions for 88 yards, accounting for 30 percent of the 49ers' passing offense. His day included a 17-yard reception on a third-and-4 situation, an 11-yard catch to open a touchdown-scoring drive, and a 21-yard reception as his longest gain. However, Kittle also fumbled late in the game, contributing to the 49ers' fourth turnover and ending their comeback hopes.

NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Niners Nation

PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Chiefs (at Seahawks): Rashee Rice was inactive Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 53%, 12 at 42%, 13 at 6% Went 12P more than usual (probably bc they don’t trust their WRs) RBs: Kenneth Walker III: 86% opp share, 100% rush att share, 56% route share, 25% TPRR, 1.05 YPRR, 75% of 2min RB snaps, 27% 3rd down snap share Bad matchup and the O struggled - he’s still 1.02 for me Emmett Johnson: 14% opp share, 0% rush att share, 33% route share, 25% of 2min RB snaps, 73% 3rd down snap share Priority handc...

Kittle was one of the only credible, consistent offensive threats for the 49ers, but the Falcons left him open far too frequently in the late first half and second half, pointing to execution issues in coverage.

NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kittle had a dispiriting first-down reception early in the game but was later shut down; he had a big grab late in the game as the 49ers tried to cling to life down nine points, but Jessie Bates punched out the ball to seal the game.

NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

One of only four credible, consistent offensive threats for 49ers; left open far too frequently by Falcons defense in late first half and second half, indicating execution problems despite defensive game plan.

NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026The Falcoholic

Tight end is one of only two reliable fantasy options for the 49ers when Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel miss time. The 49ers will bounce back after their Week 8 bye, and gamers should be excited about the rest-of-season outlook for Kittle alongside Purdy, McCaffrey, and Evans.

PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles

George Kittle returned from injury to post 8 catches for 88 yards as a top target for San Francisco, re-establishing his role as a primary receiving option in the 49ers offense.

PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026FFin60

Kittle expressed that the 49ers' loss to Atlanta, while disappointing, provides a reset opportunity during the bye week. He noted the team made it out healthy with no significant injuries and emphasized that guys coming back will help the team refocus.

NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Zain Dhanani

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49ers (at Falcons): No Mike Evans in this one CMC was banged up in the 2Q, sat the rest of the half, then played after halftime 49ers have a bye in Week 8 and will hopefully get Evans, Deebo, and Robinson back after that Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 46%, 21 at 34%, 12 at 10%, 22 at 7% RBs: Christian McCaffrey: 42% opp share, 30% rush att share, 66% route share, 26% TPRR, 2.26 YPRR, 25% of i10 rush att, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 33% 3rd down snap share Still RB4-5 overall or so - doubt the injury...

Kittle was a primary target for the 49ers offense alongside Christian McCaffrey in Week 7; most of the team's passing volume went to these two players. Despite fumbling at the end of the game, Kittle remained a focal point of the offense.

PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden