Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for George Kittle. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, will George Kittle play in Week 5? Here’s what we know about George Kittle’s injury and his status for Week 5. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including George Kittle.
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Fantasy Football Outlook: Will George Kittle Play Week 5?
George Kittle (ribs) listed questionable for Week 5
George Kittle has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle and Fred Warner are both listed as questionable after opening the week missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Their status will be worth monitoring heading into kickoff on Sunday.
Ari Koslow
George Kittle (ribs) doesn’t practice again Thursday
George Kittle (ribs) didn’t take part in Thursday’s practice for the 49ers.
Fantasy Impact
Thursday marked the second-straight practice that Kittle has missed because of an injury to his ribs. It seems to be a day-to-day issue for the veteran, but there’s a real chance that he will miss Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. Fantasy managers should pay attention to what his injury designation ends up being following Friday’s practice.
Leo Sells
George Kittle (ribs) doesn’t practice Wednesday
George Kittle (ribs) didn’t participate at practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle hurt his ribs during Sunday’s win over the Patriots and wasn’t able to practice on Wednesday because of it. It’s unknown if he will be back at practice anytime soon, and the team is likely taking his recovery day-to-day for right now. This is a situation worth keeping close tabs on throughout the week for fantasy managers.
Leo Sells
What the Experts Are Saying
George Kittle is the lone tight end who has finished inside the top 10 in each game he has played this season. But therein lies the rub. Kittle has already missed one game this season and now enters Week 5 questionable with a rib injury. He missed practice on Wednesday as a result of the injury. With San Francisco hosting a game in the late window on Sunday afternoon, fantasy managers may have to seek out a backup plan in case Kittle misses this game. The Arizona Cardinals have been better than expected at limiting tight end production. However, if George Kittle can suit up, he should be started in all leagues.
– Mick Ciallela – Fantrax
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