San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle started slowly in his return from injured reserve, putting up an 8-75-1 line in his first three games back. Since Week 10, Kittle turned things around and has averaged seven receptions, 76.3 yards, and one touchdown per game. On Sunday, the 49ers travel to Cleveland to face the Browns, who just allowed a combined 11 catches for 105 yards to the Raiders' tight end group. The forecast in Cleveland calls for strong winds, rain, and snow, which could steer the 49ers into leaning on their run game. Kittle should remain a factor, especially when San Francisco closes in on the end zone. Over the last three weeks, Kittle is tied for the third-most targets and has the fourth-most receptions in the red zone. He projects as a TE1 and can be started in fantasy football lineups in Week 13.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle had six catches for a game-high 78 yards versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. Kittle was targeted 10 times.

Fantasy Spin: It took a little while for Kittle to get rolling after returning from injury, but he looks fully back at this point. He and Brock Purdy have shown tremendous chemistry over the years, and with Purdy struggling with his downfield decision making we should continue to see Kittle get a lot of opportunities each week. Kittle is a top five fantasy tight end.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle totaled six receptions for 78 yards on 10 targets in a Monday night win over the Carolina Panthers. Kittle led the 49ers in both targets and receiving yards in the win. Outside of zero catch performance in his first game returning from his early-season hamstring injury in Week 7 against the Falcons, the superstar tight end has been as advertised as an early-round pick for fantasy managers. In the other five games, including Monday night, he's racked up 29 catches for 304 yards and four touchdowns on 34 targets, good for an average of 16.6 PPR points per game. The 32-year-old will again profile as a top-three tight end option in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle finished Week 11 with six catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns on six targets. His production made him the second-highest scoring tight end in fantasy football for the second week in a row. Even with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) returning to the lineup, Kittle remained a priority target for quarterback Brock Purdy (toe). Kittle can keep the good times rolling in Week 12, when the 49ers face the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. The Panthers have allowed the fourth-most receiving yards to tight ends this year and are seeing the highest average yards per target to the position. Kittle is one of the safer bets one can make on a tight end in fantasy football, and he should be locked into starting lineups for Week 12.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle caught all six of his targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11.

Fantasy Spin: After scuffling initially when returning from injury, Kittle has compiled 15 receptions for 151 yards and three touchdowns over the last two games. Any rust he was working through appears to be gone, and Kittle is back to being a weekly TE1 option.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had a vintage game in Week 11, recording six catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns on six targets in his team's 41-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle showed off his established chemistry with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who made his first start since Week 4. The 32-year-old Kittle has now hauled in 27 catches for 251 yards and five touchdowns on 30 targets across six games played this season. He's heating up of late, recording 15 receptions for 151 yards and three scores over the last two weeks. Kittle profiles as a must-start tight end heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle posted game bests with nine receptions and 84 yards in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams, finishing with a touchdown and nine targets.

Fantasy Spin: Kittle missed over a month due to injury. Upon returning in Week 7, he went without a catch. In his past two games, he had eight total catches for 75 yards and a touchdown, and he eclipsed that in just this one game. He finally looks healthy, and Kittle appears to have knocked off the rust of the long layoff. Whenever he is active, Kittle remains an obvious must-start in all fantasy leagues.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a hamstring injury in the season opener and landed on Injured Reserve, so it's been a frustrating season for his fantasy managers. However, Kittle showed on Sunday why he's still a high-end fantasy TE when he's healthy. In the team's 42-26 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in Week 10, he led the team by catching all nine of his targets for a season-high 84 receiving yards and his third touchdown of the season. Kittle's nine targets were tied for second on the team, and his nine catches and 84 receiving yards led the 49ers. The 32-year-old veteran's touchdown was a nifty show of athleticism as he tiptoed the sideline and dove for the pile-on. Kittle also made a highlight-reel catch earlier in the game where he laid out with full extension to make the grab. He had more yards on Sunday than he did in his previous three games, and he could be starting to heat up just in time for quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) to potentially return in Week 11 against the Cardinals.

From RotoBaller

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle caught four passes for 32 yards against the New York Giants in Week 9. He was targeted four times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: Kittle has caught 12 of his 15 targets so far this season but has been held to under 45 yards in all four of his games. He is still an important part of the passing game and should see more targets once Brock Purdy returns to the lineup. He will be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues next week.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (oblique) was a full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 31, and is not on the injury report for Week 9.

Fantasy Spin: After being blanked in his return to the lineup, Kittle had four grabs and a touchdown in Week 8. His role in the offense should only grow as he shakes off the rust, and Kittle should be considered a TE1 going forward.

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San Francisco 49ers C Jake Brendel (hamstring), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring, knee), DE Bryce Huff (hamstring) and WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 31, and have been ruled out for Week 9. DT Jordan Elliott (ankle) did not practice and is listed as questionable. OG Ben Bartch (ankle), DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), QB Brock Purdy (toe) and LB Dee Winters (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT Spencer Burford (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DT Alfred Collins (shoulder), DT Kalia Davis (hand), WR Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib, shoulder), QB Mac Jones (knee), TE George Kittle (oblique), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), CB Upton Stout (shoulder) and OT Trent Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (oblique) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 30.

Fantasy Spin: Kittle has only played in three games this season but has two touchdowns during that span. He should see a good amount of targets no matter the quarterback this week and can be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

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San Francisco 49ers C Jake Brendel (hamstring) DE Bryce Huff (hamstring) and WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 30. OG Ben Bartch (ankle), DT Alfred Collins (knee), DT Jordan Elliott (ankle), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring, knee), DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), QB Brock Purdy (toe), CB Upton Stout (shoulder) and LB Dee Winters (knee) were limited during practice. OT Spencer Burford (knee), DT Kalia Davis (hand), WR Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib, shoulder), QB Mac Jones (knee), TE George Kittle (oblique), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) and OT Trent Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice.

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San Francisco 49ers C Jake Brendel (hamstring), DT Alfred Collins (shoulder), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring, knee), DE Bryce Huff (hamstring), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OT Trent Williams (non-injury) and LB Dee Winters (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 29. OG Ben Bartch (ankle), DT Jordan Elliott (ankle), QB Brock Purdy (toe), CB Upton Stout (shoulder) and DE Keion White (non-injury) were limited during practice. OT Spencer Burford (knee), DT Kalia Davis (hand), WR Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib, shoulder), QB Mac Jones (knee) and TE George Kittle (oblique) fully participated in practice.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (oblique) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Fantasy Spin: Kittle is coming off a decent game with 43 yards and one touchdown last week. He should see a good amount of targets in the passing game in Week 9 and should be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

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