The Bears defense will face a tall order stopping the 49ers offense during Sunday’s season opener, as they have a myriad of offensive playmakers. But it sounds like Chicago might just catch a break due to an injury to a star player.
49ers tight end George Kittle missed Wednesday’s practice with a groin injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle injured his groin during Monday’s practice, and he’s not sure of Kittle’s status for Sunday’s game against the Bears.
#49ers TE George Kittle has a groin injury, suffered in Monday’s practice, per Kyle Shanahan. Kittle is not practicing today. Unclear right now if it will keep him out this week.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 7, 2022
Kittle has been one of the league’s best tight ends and one of the 49ers’ top weapons. His loss would be a huge blow for San Francisco’s offense under first-year starting quarterback Trey Lance.
If Kittle can’t go Sunday, it’s one less weapon for Chicago’s defense to contend with outside of Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.
