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49ers' George Kittle Ruled Out With Hamstring Injury in Week 1 vs. Seahawks

San Francisco must lean on backups pending medical evaluation of the strain.

Overview

  • The All-Pro tight end was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a hamstring injury, according to the broadcast.
  • Before exiting, he logged four receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown.
  • The team has not announced a timetable for his return following the in-game diagnosis.
  • Luke Farrell is expected to take on more snaps at tight end with Jake Tonges also in the mix, and Brock Purdy may rely more on his receivers.
  • Fred Warner briefly left for a medical-tent visit and returned, and Trent Williams went down but did not miss a snap.