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Coming off a down year where injuries limited him to eight games, Kittle injured his calf in Week 3 against the Packers and was placed on Injured Reserve soon thereafter. It was a tough start for the veteran, but he had some big games upon returning in November, topping 100 yards three times in a six-game span and scoring six TDs during that run. He did little down the stretch, however, finishing with less than 30 yards in each of his final three games and settling for a 71-910-6 line on the year that suggested more consistency than what was actually present.
It wasn't that long ago that you could make a case for Kittle as the top overall fantasy tight end, but as he enters his age-29 season he's no longer in the discussion with the likes of Travis Kelce or Mark Andrews for that honor. While Kittle is still a viable TE1 with a top-five ceiling, it feels like he might already be on the downswing of his career; then again, he's been one of the strongest proponents of Lance, so perhaps the young QBs ascension will signal a return to elite status from Kittle.
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 Deebo Samuel likely to miss about three weeks
Ankle and knee injuries
By: Doug Orth | Tue Dec 13, 11:30 pm
|  | 49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he expects WR Deebo Samuel to return from his knee and ankle injuries in around three weeks. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: It would not be a surprise if the 49ers end up giving Samuel the rest of the regular season to heal up so he can be in good health for the NFL postseason. In his absence, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle should be more involved in the passing game in Samuel's absence, which should also free up about five or six targets per game for Jauan Jennings. Fantasy managers in dire need of a roster space can probably drop Samuel, although such a move comes with some risk.
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