5. The Birth of the Jimmy G <> Kittle Connection
Week 16 vs. JAX - December 24, 2017Now the play itself is not amazing, but this is the first time Garoppolo and Kittle connected for a touchdown together in their careers. This score gave the 49ers a 23-19 lead in the 3rd quarter in what turned out to be a shootout, ending in a 44-33 win for San Francisco. Way to make an impact rookie!
Levi's Stadium should see a healthy amount of TDs from this duo in the coming years.
4. Blocking Beast
Week 15 vs. ATL - December 15, 2019I can't help but include a blocking play since it's one of the primary reasons why Kittle is the best TE in the NFL. Not only does George block like a lineman, but he genuinely finds joy in putting another man on his behind. Although it was in a losing effort, it's hard not to smile (as George smiles) after this block on Ricardo Allen.
3. One Handed Grab
Week 9 vs. OAK - November 1, 2018In a season during which there was not much to be excited about, George Kittle electrified 49ers fans with this crazy one-handed catch versus the then Oakland Raiders. He even admitted in a post-game interview that his eyes weren't even open when he caught it.
2. Record Breaker
Week 17 @ LAR - December 30, 2018In the last few minutes of the 2018 season, Kittle set the record for the most receiving yards by a TE with 1,377 after a 43-yard tuddy from Nick Mullens. What a season.
1. Face Mask and Friends
Week 14 @ NO - December 8, 2019No explanation necessary. Enjoy.
Honorable Mentions:
Cheese Grater
Week 12 vs. GB - November 24, 2019Playing Through Injury
Week 9 @ GB - October 31, 201985 for 85
Week 14 @ GB - December 9, 2018Comment your favorite play from #85!
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Vallejo native, San Francisco sports fanatic, and unprofessional chicken wing eater.
All articles by Michael Cataldo
Michael Cataldo
Vallejo native, San Francisco sports fanatic, and unprofessional chicken wing eater.
All articles by Michael Cataldo
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