San Francisco tight end George Kittle didn't record a catch on Sunday, but he still played a pivotal role in the 49ers' win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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George Kittle returns for the 49ers against Atlanta, and not a moment too soon. In his absence, the running game has been last in the league in yards per carry and has sputtered in the red zone. In this matchup, Kittle will need to jump-start the 49ers attack.

Rob Gronkowski, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee and Michael Strahan broke down which returning player could provide the biggest spark for their team heading into Week 7 — including the Chiefs' Rashee Rice,

Fantasy Impact: Dawson Knox played 81% of the team’s offensive snaps and scored a touchdown on his only reception. The Bills are on their bye in Week 7, likely giving Kincaid the required time to return to the lineup in Week 8 against the Panthers.

The six-time Pro Bowler is in his ninth year with the 49ers, and he trails only Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens on the franchise's all-time receiving yards leaderboard. In 2024, he caught 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games.

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most injured teams in the NFL through six weeks of action. However, they received good news regarding the injury statuses of Brock Purdy and George Kittle.

Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Mac Jones will step into the starting quarterback role again against Atlanta as Brock Purdy's return from a toe ailment will have to wait at least another week.

George Kittle looks likely to make his San Francisco 49ers return and feature in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. It’s finally some good news after the tight end was placed on injured reserve in Week 1. Six games later, Kittle’s return couldn’t come at a better time for the 49ers’ offense.