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The 49ers continue to deal with myriad injuries on offense, including a thigh issue that knocked RB Christian McCaffrey out for a portion of Sunday's loss to the Falcons. But TE George Kittle took advantage by leading the team in targets (10), catches (8), and yards (88).

49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Falcons. He’ll get a Week 8 bye to keep healing up. With WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) also out, San Francisco is down to WRs Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins, and Jacob Cowing on the active roster, with WR Christian Kirk (calf) looking ready to come off IR. We’d try to avoid 49ers WRs in fantasy lineups, though. TE George Kittle and RB Christian McCaffrey should both be busy in the passing game against Atlanta.

George Kittle caught five of a season-high 8 targets for 69 yards and a TD in the 49ers win over the Commanders. His performance led to 17.9 PPR points, resulting in a TE5 ranking in Week 6 and his fourth TE1 finish of the season.

Kittle shuts the Broncos comeback hopes down with a 56-yard TD late in the fourth quarter. He ended the game catching four of his 6 targets for 70 yards and that TD on his way to a 19.0 PPR point performance. Kittle finishes as a TE1 for the third-straight week.

49ers GM John Lynch conceded on Thursday morning that WR Mike Evans (ribs) is iffy for this weekend's game vs. the Broncos. "He is old school in his mindset and he doesn’t want to miss," Lynch said. "Mike will make every attempt and we’ll see where that goes." We'll keep you updated on Evans' status over the next few days, but fantasy managers should be making other plans for Week 4. Evans' absence would leave the Niners down to Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins as the healthy WRs on the active roster. WR KhaDarel Hodge missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury. WRs Brandin Cooks and Dante Pettis are on the practice squad. TE George Kittle and RB Christian McCaffrey could play even bigger roles than usual against Denver.

Kittle posts his highest scoring week since returning from his achilles injury. He finished Sunday’s win over the Cardinals with a team-high 7 targets, on his way to a six reception, 82-yard, and 2 TD performance. Kittle ranks as the TE2 in Week 3 pending Sunday- and Monday Night Football.

49ers TE George Kittle bounced back from a quiet Week 1 with 4 catches, 80 yards, and a TD against Miami. He caught all 4 of his targets, taking advantage of what could prove to be his most favorable matchup of the season.

George Kittle returning to play nearly nine months to the day after tearing his achilles is a remarkable accomplishment. In the 49ers 27-7 victory over the Rams on Thursday, Kittle caught two of his 5 targets for 12 yards, totaling 3.2 PPR points. Kittle's return to high-end production is a separate uphill battle that's still in progress.

49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) is not listed on the final injury report and will play against the Rams tonight. It completes a remarkable recovery from his January 11 Achilles tear. Kittle remained limited in practice this week, though, and we'd be surprised if he played his usual full-time role in the opener. We'll look for more updates on the 49ers' plan for Kittle tonight. But, for now, we'd try to leave him on fantasy benches.

49ers OC Klay Kubiak confirmed that TE George Kittle is on track to play in Thursday night's opener vs. the Rams. But he also conceded that Kittle's workload remains up in the air.

49ers TE George Kittle is making the trip to Australia for next Thursday's opener vs. the Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "Kittle is trending in the right direction to play," Rapoport adds.

After suffering an achilles tear in the playoffs last season, George Kittle amazingly has a real possibility to play in the 49ers opener against the Rams per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The team will gather more information over the next couple of days before knowing for sure.

49ers TE George Kittle has a "legitimate chance" to play in Week 1 against the Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kittle was activated from the PUP list on August 23 and has dodged any setbacks in his return from an Achilles tear, Schefter adds.

The 49ers activated TE George Kittle off the Physically Unable to Perform list today. Kittle tore his right Achilles in the wildcard round of the playoffs against the Eagles on January 11. He has stated his aim was to play Week 1 of the season, and this is the first step to achieving that.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that 49ers TE George Kittle got a good report Wednesday from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon who repaired the Achilles' tendon he tore in January.

Eight months after tearing his Achilles in the 49ers Wild Card playoff win, George Kittle said he’s nearing a return to practice, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Kittle also said he’s “very confident” he’ll be activated from the physically unable to perform list before the regular-season opener. Asked about playing in Week 1, he said, “I have a chance.”

"There's a high level of confidence" that 49ers TE George Kittle will be able to play Week 1, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Kittle is still only about seven months removed from tearing his right Achilles, but his rehab has seemingly been ahead of schedule for a while now.

49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) opened training camp on the PUP list. But GM John Lynch said his rehab is going "tremendous" and that he could play in the season opener. "He’s doing really well, and that’s very exciting," Lynch added. "He’s doing everything possible to be ready for Week 1, and we’re thrilled with his progress."

49ers TE George Kittle believes he's "on track" to play in the season opener after tearing his right Achilles in January. He's been working off to the side of OTAs, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, doing single-leg hops and 20-to-30-yard jogs.

49ers TE George Kittle could open the season on the PUP list as he works back from an Achilles injury, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco.