George Kittle DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was the only fantasy non-disappointment on his team's side of the ball during a 38-10 loss to the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday. The colorful 31-year-old scored San Francisco's only touchdown, a three-yard reception from backup quarterback Brandon Allen in the second quarter. Including the TD, he would finish with six catches on as many targets for 82 yards. As San Francisco's most consistent fantasy asset in 2024, Kittle is leading all tight ends in half-PPR points, despite missing two games due to injury. While all other Niners offensive players struggled to produce with starting quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) sidelined, Kittle once again showed out. As a result, whether San Francisco's offense is healthy or not in Week 13 at Buffalo, Kittle will remain a no-brainer fantasy start in all formats.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will be active for the Week 12 game on Sunday against the hosting Green Bay Packers. Hamstring irritation caused Kittle to miss the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, but he'll end his absence at just one game and return this weekend at Lambeau Field. Fantasy managers' excitement will be tempered for the 31-year-old, though, with quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) being ruled out for Week 12. While Kittle remains a must-start in all fantasy lineups, DFS managers will probably want to avoid him with Brandon Allen throwing him passes this weekend on the road. Despite missing two games due to injury in 2024, Kittle is the TE2 in overall fantasy points, trailing only rookie Brock Bowers of the Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Kittle has been dealing with some hamstring irritation of late and was held out of the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. The 31-year-old intends to return this Sunday to face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, though, and fantasy managers need to move him back into all starting lineups. He could be a little more risky as a TE1 in his first game back after missing last week, but Kittle has been the most productive TE for fantasy managers this year when active, so he's a no-brainer must-start if he's playing. Despite missing two games this season, Kittle is the TE2 in overall fantasy points, behind only rookie Brock Bowers. Kittle's seven touchdowns lead all tight ends.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) intends to play on Sunday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Kittle was held out of action last weekend and was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. The Iowa product has enjoyed another fantastic campaign, averaging an impressive 17.6 PPR points per game. He has found the end zone seven times in eight games and averaged a solid 70.0 receiving yards per game. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week in case he faces a setback, but he should be expected to return to action and be started in all formats as a high-end TE1.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The standout tight end was sidelined during last weekend's game due to a hamstring injury. However, seeing him back in practice, albeit in a limited capacity, suggests he could be in line to return to action this weekend to face the Green Bay Packers. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week in case he faces a setback. Before the injury, the 31-year-old averaged an impressive 74.0 yards and 5.3 receptions per game with six total scores during Weeks 4 through 10. If Kittle can return to action, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end TE1 in all formats this weekend.