George Kittle had, until Sunday, played the role of spectator as the 49ers have made an impressive start to the 2025 season amid a catalogue of injuries to star players. He made his return in Week 7 to play a key role in a signature win arguably on a par with the Week 5 road victory over the Los Angeles.

Kittle’s play in the blocking game helped the 49ers thrive on the ground for the first time this season as they saw off the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 to move to 5-2. Despite his lack of impact in the passing game, his performance provided a reminder of what the 49ers have been missing with him on the sideline.

San Francisco’s win over Atlanta came after the biggest injury blow of the season for the 49ers, with an inexperienced defense shining against Bijan Robinson and Co. despite the loss o

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