Match day updates:George Kittle unlikely to play on Sunday According to Adam Schefter, due to a hamstring injury.
of san francisco 49ers The 2024 season got off to a slow start, but it looks like things are on the mend for the second half of the year. Last week, they had Christian McCaffrey available for the first time, providing a much-needed offensive boost. On Sunday, the 49ers have a key matchup in the NFC West. seattle seahawks.
Earlier this season, the 49ers defeated the Seahawks 36-24 with tight end George Kittle scoring two touchdowns. Kittle is dealing with a hamstring injury this week, and the 49ers will want to have their tight end available.
George Kittle injury status
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter,49ers tight end George Kittle is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a hamstring injury. Kittle did not practice Wednesday, but had limited practice Thursday and Friday.
The 49ers' tight ends have been plagued by injuries all year. He suffered leg and rib injuries earlier this season and was unable to practice. He injured his hamstring in Week 3, forcing him to miss the game. However, Kittle was listed as questionable for that game and did not practice all week. The fact that Kittle practiced and is listed as questionable should be seen as a positive for his game situation.
Kittle will be a player to keep an eye on before Sunday's afternoon game against the Seahawks at 4:05 p.m. ET.
What George Kittle's injury means for fantasy football
George Kittle has been considered one of the toughest players in the NFL when it comes to injuries. However, hamstring injuries are difficult to deal with and even if he is able to play, he may not be 100 percent.
Still, even without Kittle, the 49ers remain one of the more capable offenses in the NFL. Christian McCaffrey made his debut last week and totaled 107 yards receiving and rushing. Ricky Pearsall scored his first career touchdown last week, and Jauan Jennings continues to be a steady presence on offense along with Deebo Samuel.
Again, even if Kittle plays, it's hard to say how effective he will be with a hamstring injury. The last time these teams met, Kittle scored two touchdowns in the red zone.
If Kittle is unavailable, players like Jennings and Pearsall should be expected to benefit. The 49ers don't have a reliable receiving option at tight end behind Kittle. That means a player like Pearsall, who runs more than 30 percent of his routes from the slot, could end up benefiting. Pearsall has scored 10 or more PPR points in back-to-back games and was the No. 13 WR in last week's win. A rookie wide receiver appears to be rising in the 49ers' offense.
