Since returning from injury in Week 7, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been a touchdown machine.
While Kittle's receiving production hasn't been great, he has scored four touchdowns over his last four games, including a pair in the Week 11 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
However, the veteran tight end is off to a quiet start in the Week 12 game versus the Carolina Panthers. Let's dive into the details of Kittle's slow start.
Is George Kittle playing tonight?
UPDATE: Kittle is on the board with his first catch on the Niners' third drive.
UPDATE: Still no targets for Kittle through two drives. The 49ers' second series ended after one play following a pick by quarterback Brock Purdy.
Yes, Kittle is active and in the lineup, he just wasn't targeted on the Niners' opening offensive series. San Francisco went with a heavy dose of Christian McCaffrey and not much else.
Kittle is just too important to the offense to stay quiet for much longer. We'd anticipate him getting going soon.
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