Kittle’s Return Hinges on Game-Time Decision | San Francisco 49ers News

George Kittle’s Achilles recovery is looking promising, but his Week 1 debut against the Rams remains a game-time call. The 49ers’ star tight end has been practicing well and feels good, but getting back into football shape after missing last season’s playoffs is still a hurdle. If he can’t go, Jake Tonges — who stepped up admirably last year with 34 catches and 5 TDs — will likely take over. Kittle’s impact is undeniable: when healthy, he’s a dominant force with 57 catches, 628 yards, and 7 TDs. The team’s optimism is high, but the final decision rests on how Kittle feels at kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa6905999755f4ba