George Kittle quiet in season opener

s TE George Kittle had two receptions for 12 yards in Week 1 in opposition to the s. Kittle was focused 5 instances.

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Why It Issues: In a sport the place most issues went proper for the 49ers, Kittle struggled with simply two catches for 12 yards. Don't overreact. It was a testomony to Kittle's dedication that he was even energetic in Week 1 after struggling a torn Achilles in January. He acquired some reps in and didn't endure a setback. Now he'll get just a few additional days to relaxation up earlier than Week 2. You would possibly need to proceed holding him out till he has a breakthrough efficiency, however in case you lack interesting alternate options you possibly can justify rolling the cube on Kittle versus the Dolphins subsequent weekend.

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