The San Francisco 49ers, final yr’s Tremendous Bowl hopefuls, are off to a rocky begin this season with a 1-2 document.
Accidents to key gamers have been the primary offender, throwing a wrench of their plans.
Christian McCaffrey, their star working again, is sidelined with calf and Achilles points, whereas Deebo Samuel is nursing a calf harm.
So as to add to their woes, star tight finish George Kittle has been grappling with a hamstring drawback, additional hampering the offense.
Nevertheless it’s not all doom and gloom for the Niners. Thursday’s observe introduced a glimmer of hope as Kittle, Samuel, left sort out Trent Williams, and quarterback Brock Purdy all made appearances on the sphere.
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner not too long ago shared some uplifting information. Kittle, it appears, is chomping on the bit to get again in motion this Sunday in opposition to the Patriots.
In Kittle’s personal phrases, he’s “very excited to play football” and “feeling fantastic.”
#49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) appears like he expects to return on Sunday in opposition to the Patriots. Says he is “very excited to play football” and “feeling fantastic.”
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 26, 2024
Kittle’s sudden look on the harm report final Thursday raised eyebrows.
He missed observe because of soreness, and he’s since make clear what occurred.
The tight finish revealed he battled decrease physique cramps all through the third quarter in Week 2, even requiring an IV. These pesky cramps returned with a vengeance within the fourth quarter.
Kittle was “really sore” and nonetheless felt off throughout final Wednesday’s observe. An MRI revealed a grade 1 hamstring pressure, resulting in his absence from Friday’s observe and his uncertain standing for the sport.
In the end, he was dominated out for the Rams recreation.
However now, with Kittle seemingly able to return, the 49ers may simply have a shot at turning their luck round in opposition to the Patriots this Sunday.
His presence on the sphere could possibly be the increase they should get their season again on monitor.
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