San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle left the team's Week 16 win versus the Indianapolis Colts early due to an ankle injury, and just a day after suffering the injury, Kittle has received an injury diagnosis.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Kittle is dealing with an ankle sprain, described as mid-to-low. Fowler adds that Kittle avoided a high-ankle sprain, so this diagnosis is pretty good news for the 49ers.
"49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with a “mid-to-low ankle sprain,” per source. Kittle said after the game he believed he avoided a high ankle and that is the case," Fowler wrote on X.
San Francisco and their star tight end avoided a serious injury, which is fantastic news as the postseason approaches. According to David Lombardi of The SF Standard, Kittle will likely be considered day-to-day, rather than week-to-week, if he had sustained a high ankle sprain.
Before exiting the game on Monday, Kittle was nearly unstoppable, tallying seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown in three quarters. The Iowa product was also selected to his seventh Pro Bowl on Tuesday.
The 49ers will square off against the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Week 17. We'll see if Kittle is able to suit up and play in the key NFC matchup.