George Kittle

George Kittle (Achilles) has torn his Achilles, as HC Kyle Shanahan confirmed to reporters.

Fantasy Impact

It’s a brutal blow to the 49ers and their playoff hopes. They were able to pull off the win against Philadelphia, and will have to carry on without him. With Kittle likely out for the majority of the 2026 season, expect Jake Tonges to have an expanded role, unless the team decides to add to their tight end room.

George Kittle was carted off the field in Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

It did not look good. Kittle was already playing through an ankle injury. He planted his foot and it appeared to be a ruptured Achilles tendon. We will wait for confirmation, but it's possible this is an injury that impacts his availability for the start of next season.

George Kittle was limited in practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Kittle remains on track to be good to go for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Eagles. He'll still need to be monitored in practice on Friday.

George Kittle will be limited in practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Kittle was quiet last week against the Seahawks to close the regular season. He should be good to go this weekend in the Wild Card round against the Eagles.

George Kittle caught five passes for just 29 yards during San Francisco's 13-3 loss to Seattle on Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact

Kittle, who missed last week's game with an ankle injury, did manage five receptions for his third straight game and sixth time in 11 games this season. However, he could muster only 29 yards, and 20 of those came on San Francisco's longest play of the night early in the fourth quarter.