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George Kittle Set to Return for 49ers' Sunday Showdown

10/17/2025

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle plans to return for Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons after recovering from a torn hamstring, pending coach Kyle Shanahan's decision.
Kittle suffered a full hamstring tear without detachment from the bone.
His return would help the 49ers amid injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle plans to return for Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons after recovering from a torn hamstring, pending coach Kyle Shanahan's decision.
Kittle suffered a full hamstring tear without detachment from the bone.
His return would help the 49ers amid injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.