San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle injured his hamstring Wednesday at practice, making him questionable against the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Kittle was a limited participant in practice the remainder of the week and will not be at 100 percent if he plays in the 49ers season opener.
George Kittle injury update: 49ers TE questionable vs. Panthers
Kittle injured his hamstring this week in practice and remains questionable for the 49ers game against the Panthers. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: San Francisco’s fifth-round pick will likely not make an impact in Week 1. Kittle is expected to take over full-time TE duties from Vance McDonald who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers last month. Kyle Shanahan did not prioritize a tight end in his offense in Atlanta or Washington so I’m curious how Kittle’s production will be once he gets healthy. For Week 1, I would steer clear of Kittle until he proves he’s healthy and worth a start.
