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Kittle Returns as 49ers Defeat Falcons 20-10

10/23/2025

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle returned from a five-game injury absence in the 49ers' 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
He did not catch a pass and contributed to the run game.
His return allows for more offensive options as the 49ers await Brock Purdy and Brandon Aiyuk.
The 49ers rank highly in offensive metrics as turnovers and red zone efficiency lag.

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Story summary

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle returned from a five-game injury absence in the 49ers' 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
He did not catch a pass and contributed to the run game.
His return allows for more offensive options as the 49ers await Brock Purdy and Brandon Aiyuk.
The 49ers rank highly in offensive metrics as turnovers and red zone efficiency lag.