San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing five games due to a hamstring injury.

Defensive tackle Kevin Givens (pectoral) also was activated from the IR ahead of the Sunday night home game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Kittle was injured in the second quarter of the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. He told reporters this week that he "fully" tore the hamstring.

Kittle, 32, caught four passes for 25 yards and one touchdown before exiting in Week 1.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection has topped 1,000 receiving yards four times during his stellar career. He is in his ninth season.

Givens will be making his season debut. He sustained his pectoral injury during training camp.

Givens, 28, is his seventh season with San Franc

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