San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle plans to test his hamstring injury before Sunday’s game against the visiting Seattle Seahawks, but multiple reports indicate he will be out for the Week 11 game.Kittle felt hamstring discomfort earlier in the week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team isn’t concerned about a major or long-term absence.
The Seahawks won’t be sad to see Kittle go after he threw two touchdown passes in San Francisco’s 36-24 win at Seattle on Oct. 10. Kittle has seven touchdowns in his last five games against the NFC West rival.ESPN reported that the 49ers (5-4) don’t want to risk re-injury in hopes Kittle will be ready to roll for Week 12 with the Green Bay Packers (6-3).A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Kittle would be replaced by Eric Saubert in the starting lineup.
Kittle leads NFL tight ends with seven touchdown receptions in 2024 and is second in receiving yards with 560.
