According to ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle will be active for the team’s Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals. His status for today’s game was up in the air as the perennial Pro Bowler struggled this week with a hamstring injury.
Kittle was named a Pro Bowl starter earlier this week and was again one of the best players at his position. He has 76 receptions for 1,079 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns. How will Kittle play this afternoon as the San Francisco 49ers look to close the regular season on a high note?
San Francisco 49ers Season Summary
49ers TE George Kittle is active today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2025
It has been a disappointing season for a San Francisco 49ers team that entered the year with Super Bowl aspirations. The main issue for the team this season has been health. Quarterback Brock Purdy, who is out today, has missed two games this season. Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Running Back Christian McCaffrey, and Offensive Lineman Trent Williams have all been out for long stretches this season with injuries.
San Francisco’s offense, the strength of their team in years past, has been hampered by injuries. They are 5th in yards per game and 13th in points scored. Even when Purdy was healthy this season, he played below expectations this year. The defense of the San Francisco 49ers has been weaker than in years past as they are 6th in yards allowed and 22nd in points allowed.
Final Thoughts
Kittle will look to finish the regular season well as the San Francisco 49ers turn their attention toward the NFL offseason. General Manager John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan will have many key decisions facing them this offseason including whether or not to sign Purdy to a long-term contract coming off the worst year of his career. The San Francisco 49ers have little to play for today other than pride as the Super Bowl favorites to begin the year have 60 minutes remaining in what has been a lost season.
