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, is George Kittle playing in Week 8? Here’s what we know about George Kittle‘s injury and his status for Week 8. 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 8?
George Kittle (foot) expected to play Sunday
George Kittle is expected to play on Sunday against the Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle had been listed as questionable. He should be one of the top tight end plays for fantasy managers this week.
Ari Koslow
George Kittle (foot) listed questionable for Sunday
George Kittle has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle was limited at practice on Thursday and Friday to close the week. He should be on the favorable side of questionable heading into Sunday.
Ari Koslow
George Kittle (foot) returns to practice Thursday
George Kittle (foot) returned to San Francisco’s practice on Thursday and was a limited participant.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle was able to log a limited practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. That bodes well for his Week 8 availability, but we won’t know his official status for sure until later in the week. If he’s active, he will be a must-start fantasy option in a matchup against the Cowboys.
Leo Sells
George Kittle (foot) doesn’t practice Wednesday
George Kittle (foot) did not participate at San Francisco’s practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle is considered day-to-day with a foot injury right now. He was a non-participant at practice on Wednesday, but that shouldn’t be too surprising given that it’s the first practice of the week. His Week 8 status will depend on his participation at practice on Thursday and Friday.
Leo Sells
George Kittle day-to-day with foot sprain
George Kittle is day-to-day with a foot sprain.
Fantasy Impact
It is unclear when the injury happened exactly. Kittle’s status will be worth monitoring at practice throughout the week. He would be in for a big role if he is healthy with Brandon Aiyuk out for the season and Deebo Samuel hospitalized due to pneumonia.
Ari Koslow
George Kittle hauls in 92 yards Sunday
George Kittle caught 6-of-7 targets for 92 yards in the 49ers 28-18 loss against the Chiefs.
Fantasy Impact
Kittle led San Francisco in targets, receptions and yards with Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk missing most of the game. He should continue to play a big role in the 49ers passing offense moving forward.
Ari Koslow