SANTA CLARA, Calif. — George Kittle, the standout tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, was sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a hamstring injury. Kittle sustained the injury during last week’s victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although head coach Kyle Shanahan initially expressed optimism about Kittle’s availability, the decision was made to rule him out after he missed practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday.
In a positive turn for the 49ers, two other key players, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), were cleared to play after being considered questionable earlier in the week. However, the loss of Kittle is notable, as he has been a key contributor to the team’s offense, leading with 43 receptions, 560 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns—all coming from red zone plays.
The 49ers also had several other inactive players, including cornerback Charvarius Ward (personal reasons), defensive tackle Kevin Givens (groin), receiver Ronnie Bell, offensive lineman Ben Bartch, and defensive lineman Khalil Davis, with Joshua Dobbs listed as the emergency third quarterback.
Despite Kittle’s absence, the 49ers remain a formidable team, displaying depth and resilience as they look to continue their season strong. Fans and analysts alike will be optimistic that Kittle will recover quickly and return to the field, reinforcing the team’s offensive power in the coming games.