San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was optimistic about his chances of playing in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons after missing the last five games with a hamstring injury. Here's what we know about his status.

Niners tight end George Kittle was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after he left Sunday’s 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Reports Monday suggested the injury would sideline Kittle for multiple weeks.

Nick Wright breaks down the San Francisco 49ers’ injury concerns following Week 1. With Brock Purdy uncertain for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints and George Kittle expected to miss a few weeks,

The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the Week 7 contest versus the Atlanta Falcons.

Kittle pulled up during the second quarter and retired to the locker room for assessment. He didn’t return to the game. Tests confirmed the worst news - a Grade II hamstring strain, which would keep him out for between three to five weeks.

George Kittle’s wife had a special message for him. He’s a six-time Pro Bowler, two-time First-team All-Pro and three-time Second-team All-Pro. Kittle was born on Oct. 9, 1993, and celebrated his 32nd birthday on Thursday.