Report: 49ers ‘not optimistic’ about TE George Kittle playing against Seahawks

On November 18, 2024By Littum

The Seattle Seahawks, while struggling in the win column, are far healthier than their division rivals in Week 11.

The San Francisco 49ersexperiencing the usual bumps and nuances, has a growing list of stars who can sit this one out.

The latest includes the downgrade of George Kittle to “unlikely.”

49ers TE George Kittle, questionable for Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury, is unlikely to play against the Seahawks, according to sources.

The 49ers want to see how Kittle does before the game before making any final decision, according to sources. But they are not optimistic that their… pic.twitter.com/MuBn2Suh9l

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 17 November 2024

Kittle has been consistently healthy so far this season. In the first matchup, he had just six targets, but turned two of them into touchdowns as the 49ers ran away from Seattle.

All-world left tackle Trent Williams is also a game-time decision this afternoon, while Nick Bosa – as in the past damned he had just played through his most painful injury ever – is obviously healed enough to be able to play.

San Francisco is more hopeful and optimistic that Pro-Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams will be able to bounce back from his ankle injury that kept him from practicing Friday, according to sources. Williams believes he can play against the Seahawks, but the 49ers will still have to… https://t.co/Mrn59672qN

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 17 November 2024

The Seahawks kick off at 1:05 p.m. for the second and final game of the regular season. It’s a make-or-break game for Seattle, as the result will determine whether we keep an eye on whether the playoff chances remain in the teens or whether we’re on draft watch.