Jake Tonges Fantasy Overview

49ers TE George Kittle tore his right Achilles in Sunday's Wild Card win over the Eagles, HC Kyle Shanahan confirmed afterward. That ends Kittle's season and threatens his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign, which kicks off in about eight months. Kittle won't be helped by the fact that he's 32 with a lengthy injury history. It's possible that we never see a dominant version of Kittle again. We'll keep you updated on his rehab progress this offseason. Jake Tonges will step in as San Francisco's lead TE for the rest of this playoff run -- and potentially early next season. He's averaged 6.7 targets, 4.8 catches, 45 yards, and 0.5 TDs across six games without Kittle this season.

49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) is inactive for tonight's game vs. the Bears. That leaves Jake Tonges as San Francisco’s lead TE – and a viable fantasy fill-in. He averaged 6.2 targets, 4.4 catches, 41.8 yards, and 0.4 TDs in the five games Kittle missed early this season.

TE George Kittle is "highly unlikely" to play against the Bears tonight, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kittle will likely still test his ankle in pregame warm-ups, but he is unlikely to suit up. TE Jake Tonges will start in Kittle's place and had success replacing Kittle earlier in the season. If you are desperate for a TE, Tonges is worth a pick-up.

49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game vs. the Bears. He didn't practice all week. HC Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Kittle would have a better idea of his availability for this one on Saturday. We'll look for further updates on his status, but the late kickoff could make this a tricky spot for fantasy owners. If you're hoping to start Kittle, stash TE Jake Tonges as a backup plan. He averaged 6.2 targets, 4.4 catches, 41.8 yards, and 0.4 TDs in the five games Kittle missed early this season.