The San Francisco 49ers reportedly have some relatively good news ahead of a critical phase of their season.
All-Pro tight end George Kittle avoided a high ankle sprain in Monday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported. Kittle is reportedly dealing with a “mid-low ankle sprain,” which leaves his status in question ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
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But he reportedly avoided a high ankle sprain diagnosis that often comes with missing weeks.
When healthy this season, Kittle has been at the top of his game and is arguably the best tight end in the NFL. He was having one of his best games of the season when he left the game late in the third quarter with an ankle injury. The exact nature of the injury was unclear after San Francisco’s 48-27 win.
Kittle finished with a game-high seven catches for 115 yards and one touchdown before exiting the game.
