George Kittle
NFL player. Position: TE. Team: SF.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: SF (San Francisco 49ers)
- Bye week (2026): 8
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 119
2026 Outlook
Kittle loses his trusted tight ends coach Brian Fleury, who left the 49ers to become the Seahawks' offensive coordinator. Fleury and Kittle had worked together since 2022 and had a close coaching relationship. The loss of this continuity marks a personnel shift for the All-Pro (per [[Seahawks going to the 49ers for new OC; Seattle's QB coach going to Raiders]]).
Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles injury. HC Kyle Shanahan indicated in April that Kittle "has a chance" to return for Week 1, but the 49ers are unlikely to rush him back given backup options Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell have performed well. He's expected to begin the season on the PUP list and ease back in gradually, making him a risky top-10 TE pick at age 32. (per [[5 Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Tight Ends (2026)]])
Role / Depth Chart
Presumed starter once healthy. May see split snaps early in season if easing back from injury.
Injury Status
Recovering from torn Achilles injury (2025). Week 1 status uncertain; expected to begin season on PUP list and ramp up gradually through early part of season.
Recent News
- 2026-03-29 — 32 Fantasy Football Stats For 2026: Dalton Kincaid Breakout, Ashton Jeanty Bounceback... ([[32 Fantasy Football Stats For 2026: Dalton Kincaid Breakout, Ashton Jeanty Bounceback...]])
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: How to Watch, TV Schedule & Top Storylines ([[2026 NFL Draft: How to Watch, TV Schedule & Top Storylines]])
- 2026-05-22 — 5 Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Tight Ends (2026) ([[5 Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid: Tight Ends (2026)]])
- 2026-05-18 — 2026 NFL Win Totals: Over/Unders For All 32 Squads ([[2026 NFL Win Totals: Over/Unders For All 32 Squads]])
- 2026-05-15 — 2026 NFL offseason: Big questions about second-year players ([[2026 NFL offseason: Big questions about second-year players]])
- 2026-04-07 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers ([[2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers]])
- 2026-02-15 — Why the 49ers Won't Miss New Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury ([[Why the 49ers Won't Miss New Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury]])
- 2026-04-27 — Eric Karabell's 2026 fantasy football flex and superflex rankings ([[Eric Karabell's 2026 fantasy football flex and superflex rankings]])
- 2026-05-15 — Predicting every game on the Miami Dolphins' 2026 schedule ([[Predicting every game on the Miami Dolphins' 2026 schedule]])
- 2026-02-15 — 3 Players That Benefit the Most With Brian Fluery as Seahawks OC ([[3 Players That Benefit the Most With Brian Fluery as Seahawks OC]])
Open Questions
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Sources
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