George Kittle diagnosed with minor ankle sprain TE likely day-to-day ahead of Week 17 By: Doug Orth | Dec 23 2025, 11:30 pm
49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with a “mid-to-low ankle sprain,” per source. Kittle said after the game he believed he avoided a high ankle and that is the case. (ESPN - Jeremy Fowler)
FFToday's Take:Kittle was rolling to the tune of seven receptions for 115 yards and one TD in just over a half of action on Monday night before pulling up on a route without being contacted. It doesn't help his cause that he will have one less day to heal up than he normally would, but it sounds like he at least has a chance to suit up in an important game (for NFC seeding purposes) versus the Bears. Adding Jake Tonges off waivers this week is a recommended move for any Kittle manager, as he has already proven he can serve as a fantasy TE1 when needed.