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Kittle shows out, joins elite 49ers crowd on National Tight Ends Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — It’s only appropriate that George Kittle had one of his best games of the season in the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on National Tight Ends Day.
The All-Pro was heavily involved in the offense on both run and pass plays and led the team with six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Kittle also, as usual, provided key blocks on several run plays as well, including a role as lead blocker in front of wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who often was set up as the ball carrier in the game.
With his 500th career catch Sunday, Kittle moves up to fifth-highest career receptions in 49ers franchise history behind Jerry Rice (1,281), Terrell Owens (592), Roger Craig (508) and Dwight Clark (506). Kittle also moves up to third-most receiving yards in franchise history behind Rice (19,247) and Owens (8,572).
“[It’s] an honor,” Kittle said. “I’m thankful I got to be a part of an organization with very high standards of how they play football. Thankful that they’ve kept me around for a long time. I’m striving every day to be better than the day I was before, and continually prove that I need to be on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster.
“To be on the list with any of those names — any list you’re on with Jerry Rice is a good thing, but to be with all those other guys is fantastic and it’s an honor. I think in college I learned you want to leave your jersey in a better place, and that’s all I’m striving to do every single day and I know those guys did that.
Kittle historically has had stand-out performances when playing Dallas, including a three-touchdown game in 2023 which helped propel the team into the playoffs. The tight end’s performance Sunday night could help create similar momentum.
The 31-year-old also is the creator of National Tight Ends Day, which now is recognized by the entire NFL, and it wasn’t just Kittle who…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-10-28 07:08:42
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