September 9, 2025
ANALYSISKittle will miss at least the next four games before potentially returning to action Week 6 versus the Buccaneers. Before departing Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks with a hamstring injury, Kittle was able to deliver for fantasy managers, producing four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown on four targets on just 20 snaps.
Luke Farrell and
Jake Tonges are left as the only healthy tight ends on the 49ers' roster, though fullback
Kyle Juszczyk has also taken some reps at tight end during practices and could be an option to pick up some additional snaps. San Francisco could also elevate
Brayden Willis from the practice squad to bolster the depth of the position group.