George Kittle

The 49ers' offense was struggling to move the ball against a good Dallas defense. Then they ran a play action bootleg that gave QB Brock Purdy time to find ...

Then they ran a play action bootleg that gave QB Brock Purdy time to find TE George Kittle alone in the middle of the field. The 49ers’ offense was struggling to move the ball against a good Dallas defense. The throw was a little off target, but Kittle helped out his QB with maybe the 49ers’ catch of the year.

In a defensive battle like this, it takes one play to change the trajectory of things. This incredible scramble drill catch by George Kittle could be that ...

The 49ers needed a spark in the NFL playoffs against the Cowboys, and George Kittle delivered with one of the best catches this postseason.

That seemed to spark San Francisco’s offense, though, as intended. Purdy’s pass might have been slightly off target, but it didn’t matter. The 49ers needed a spark in the NFL playoffs against the Cowboys, and George Kittle delivered with one of the best catches this postseason.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle made an incredible catch early in the drive and it helped get the team set up for a go-ahead touchdown.

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) It was also the last season the Cowboys won the Super Bowl. The Wilson penalty gave San Francisco some more life. [49ers rookie](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers) quarterback Brock Purdy faked a handoff and then fired a pass toward the tight end. ABBOTT LEADS THE REACTIONS](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cowboys-brett-maher-extra-point-attempt-blocked-woes-continue-texas-gov-abbott-leads-the-reactions) [George Kittle](https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/george-kittle) showed off his epic concentration skills in the third quarter of their NFC divisional round playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys.

George Kittle made the catch of the NFL playoffs Sunday in San Francisco. Julian Edelman was thoroughly impressed.

Time will tell whether Kittle can help bring San Francisco a championship, but his grab was a big play in Sunday’s game. He eventually corraled it and slipped a hit from cornerback Trevon Diggs for a 30-yard gain. During the third quarter of the 49ers’ divisional-round matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Kittle hauled in an incredible reception that bounced first off his outstretched right hand and then off his facemask.

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy had Kittle open over the middle in the third quarter. He threw a pass that Kittle flagged with one hand, then saw it deflect off ...

On the march, they collected 6 more. — NFL (@NFL) Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy had Kittle open over the middle in the third quarter.

George Kittle gave a 49ers touchdown ball from Christian McCaffrey to San Francisco legend Jerry Rice during a playoff game.

Christian McCaffrey rushed for a 2-yard touchdown on a 2nd-and-goal play to start the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys. George Kittle hooked up a 49ers legend with a touchdown ball on Sunday. George Kittle gave touchdown ball to 49ers legend

Every hero needs a good villain. Kittle seems to have found his in Heath Ledger's Joker from the 2008 classic "The Dark Knight."

[FD lineup](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/fantasy/news/cowboys-49ers-fanduel-picks-nfl-dfs-lineup-advice-playoff-single-game-tournaments/erhxmoks2uoxudnsg7gyymzw) [DK lineup](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/fantasy/news/cowboys-49ers-draftkings-picks-nfl-dfs-lineup-advice-playoff-showdown-tournaments/oq7bveiutzkl92ergqf562ql) Per Kittle, the Joker tattoo has more significance than simply honoring a cultural touchstone. Kittle couldn't really give his soon-to-be spouse a solid reason as to why he chose to get the tat when he did — apart from the fact that he really wanted it, of course. That meant spending eight hours in a tattoo parlor the day before Kittle was due to be married. Anyways, Kittle yearned for a tattoo paying tribute to one of his favorite movie characters. [Best props](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/betting/news/best-prop-bets-cowboys-49ers-divisional-round-playoff-game-overunder-picks-dak-prescott-christian-mccaffrey/vhabnumm9yisqqoxfjfeoeph) Kittle told the story behind the tattoo during a 2021 appearance on the "10 Questions" podcast with Kyle Brandt. That's real commitment to the bit. As it goes, Kittle has always been a Joker aficionado. Still, she gave him the green light to get the work done. With multiple tattoos spanning his body, George Kittle is something of an ink-aholic.

The San Francisco 49ers (2) eliminated the Dallas Cowboys (6) Sunday night at Levi's Stadium in the Divisional Round of the 2022-23 NFL Playoffs, ...

In fact, quite the contrary, with Tony Pollard going down due to injury and He led the NFL in interceptions during the regular season despite missing a handful of games and continued his poor play in the playoffs. [Brett Maher missing another extra point](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/dallas-cowboys/2023/01/23/63cdd8c3ca474144308b45a9.html). 49ers](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/dallas-cowboys/2023/01/23/63cde17dca47412a2a8b4579.html) [doing exactly what fans feared he would](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/dallas-cowboys/2023/01/23/63cde17dca47412a2a8b4579.html). [Cowboys - 49ers: Final score, full highlights and play-by-play](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/san-francisco-49ers-dallas-cowboys-directo/2023/01/23/08_0802_20230122_9958_9951.html)

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle came down with an epic one-handed catch that sent Twitter into a frenzy.

If the 49ers hang on to win and advance to the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kittle's jaw-dropping catch will have played a big role in generating momentum at the right time. With the game tied 9-9, a first-and-10 pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy over the middle to Kittle resulted in a one-handed bobbled catch that injected momentum into an otherwise lifeless San Francisco offense. George Kittle played a big role in shifting the momentum in the 49ers' favor during the fourth quarter of San Francisco's NFC divisional round game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.

George Kittle produced one of best plays so far this postseason as he caught the ball after it juggled off his helmet, before the San Francisco 49ers went ...

It's been a stunning season for the very last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, and he's yet to lose a game while starting. Kittle was a full stretch, and juggled the ball while running at full speed. Kittle finished the game with 95 receiving yards off just five receptions, but his star highlight came from an extraordinary grab.

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle came down with an epic one-handed catch that sent Twitter into a frenzy.

If the 49ers hang on to win and advance to the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kittle's jaw-dropping catch will have played a big role in generating momentum at the right time. With the game tied 9-9, a first-and-10 pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy over the middle to Kittle resulted in a one-handed bobbled catch that injected momentum into an otherwise lifeless San Francisco offense. George Kittle played a big role in shifting the momentum in the 49ers' favor during the fourth quarter of San Francisco's NFC divisional round game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.

With a catch described as "unbelievable" by teammate Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco tight end George Kittle provided the jumpstart the 49ers needed at a ...

"You see it every day with the way he prepares and you see it in practice and games," McCaffrey said. And if that wasn't available, Purdy was supposed to find fullback [Kyle Juszczyk](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16002/kyle-juszczyk) in the flat. That's why coach Kyle Shanahan and the rest of his team were quick to turn the page after Sunday's win. On Sunday, Purdy faced the toughest test of his young career against a Dallas defense that led the NFL in quarterback pressure percentage this season. So, in order to do that we've got to make sure we take care of business." "But when so much is on the line and you know everyone is going to be playing their best football, every drive and every moment matters." If that wasn't there, the ball was supposed to go to wideout [Deebo Samuel](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3126486/deebo-samuel) farther down the left side. "I'm not in the read at all," Kittle said. Kittle and Purdy have had a quick chemistry since Purdy took over in Week 14. "That was one of the best catches I've ever seen. He finished with five catches on as many targets for 95 yards, the most by a Niners tight end in a playoff game since Vernon Davis had 104 in Super Bowl XLVII. I was trying to be a little dramatic, get the ratings up.

The San Francisco 49ers' offense needed big plays to put away the Cowboys. Tight end...

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George Kittle came down with an epic one-handed catch that sent Twitter into a frenzy.

[Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/49ers-talk) [Maher misses yet another PAT after 49ers block first attempt](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/cowboys-brett-maher-misses-another-pat-after-49ers-defense-blocks-kick) With the game tied 9-9, a first-and-10 pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy over the middle to Kittle resulted in a one-handed bobbled catch that injected momentum into an otherwise lifeless San Francisco offense.

The 49ers offense was struggling. Then George Kittle made an amazing catch and San Francisco soon scored the winning touchdown. We take you inside the play ...

And he joined [Joe Flacco](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/joe-flacco-player) and Mark Sanchez as he only rookie quarterbacks to win two playoff starts. [That touchdown](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/nfc-wild-card-playoffs-dallas-cowboys-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jan-16-2023-game-boxscore-10025) helped the 49ers advance to the NFC Championship game next week ( [3:00 p.m. Williams has reported on the NFL for more than a decade, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. "In playoff football — or any game really — you can't be throwing the ball (away) or fumbling, anything like that," Purdy said. It's going to be a blast." "Some of those early, two-to-three-yard runs late in the game turned into four-to-eight-yard runs, and that's a big deal," said McCaffrey, who finished with 57 scrimmage yards. But with his first two options covered, Purdy threw back over the middle of the field (an NFL no-no) and found a streaking Kittle being chased by Cowboys defensive tackle [Neville Gallimore](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/neville-gallimore-player). Irrelevant took over at quarterback, Kittle has a team-leading 31 receptions for 447 receiving yards and seven scores. Kittle led the charge on offense, finishing with a team-high five catches for 95 yards. The play ignited a scuffling San Francisco offense. "It was just for TV, trying to get the ratings up." He tapped the ball back to himself and it bounced off his facemask.

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle came down with an epic one-handed catch that sent Twitter into a frenzy.

If the 49ers hang on to win and advance to the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kittle's jaw-dropping catch will have played a big role in generating momentum at the right time. With the game tied 9-9, a first-and-10 pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy over the middle to Kittle resulted in a one-handed bobbled catch that injected momentum into an otherwise lifeless San Francisco offense. George Kittle played a big role in shifting the momentum in the 49ers' favor during the fourth quarter of San Francisco's NFC divisional round game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.

George Kittle had a hilarious response to the facial expressions he made to the FOX Sports sky camera during the 49ers-Cowboys playoff contest.

After the 49ers beat the Cowboys 19-12 on Sunday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is “not really reflecting” on what they've accomplished so ...

It’s going to it’s going to be wonderful. To be one step away from that, it’s awesome.

George Kittle is an entertainer and his flair for the dramatics resulted in a jaw-dropping catch in the 49ers' win over the Cowboys.

George Kittle's incredible catch from Brock Purdy vs. the Cowboys sparked the 49ers offense. It also shouldn't have happened.

Purdy’s creation outside of structure has been a significant game-changer for the 49ers’ offense, and that play helped show why making it up on the fly is sometimes more valuable than just operating the offense. They went up 16-9 at that point, and held on for a 19-12 victory. It turns out Kittle’s tremendous juggling catch wasn’t supposed to happen at all.

San Francisco had been unable to find any momentum in the second half of a close divisional round playoff game against the Cowboys. Dallas had tied the score 9- ...

"We needed a spark, get the ball rolling, and for Kittle to make a play like that, you just feel it in the whole stadium like, 'Man that felt good to get a big gain like that and get us going.' Props to Kittle, he was one of our last options in that play, but he kept the play alive by feeling space and I got my eyes back and he was there. Hufanga bobbled his interception a few times before ultimately finishing the catch and taking off down the left sideline to complete the play. 2 wasn't open, and for him to look back inside and just see a white glove fly up and give me a shot at the ball, that's just really good quarterback play," Kittle said. Sure enough, Wilson wrapped his arms around Kittle's waist and the tight end was tripped up. But the catch wasn't the only key play by Kittle during the drive. Kittle, who was meant to draw the outside zone coverage away from the play, found some open space and just decided to run a simple seam route down the middle. "Hell of a job seeing him in that spot and then Kittle made a hell of a catch. Purdy, after scanning the field, came back over the middle and saw his Pro Bowl tight end. The play design was for Purdy to run a bootleg and then look for Brandon Aiyuk, who was running a crossing route. Kittle bobbled the pass five times off his helmet and hands before ultimately making the circus grab for a 30-yard pickup. Just like his first one of the game, too." San Francisco had been unable to find any momentum in the second half of a close divisional round playoff game against the Cowboys.

Still colder than Santa Clara, however, where the seven-day forecast ranges from 41 degrees to 65 degrees, so it's definitely gonna be a drop off in temperature ...

It’ll be a slight adjustment for them, maybe not Kittle and Brock Purdy since they played college ball in Iowa, but yeah. It’s going to be cold and violent and it’s going to be a blast.” It’s going to be wonderful, I know how much the fans love the opposing team.

Former Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle made one of the biggest plays Sunday in the San Francisco 49ers' playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys.

It's going to be cold and violent and it's going to be a blast." The Eagles had a lot less resistance in reaching next Sunday’s game, upending the Giants with a cruise-control victory. 'The Bobble' was somewhat less definitive — the 49ers still must get past the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles if they want to play for the Lombardi Trophy. Although they come from rival colleges, Purdy and Kittle have formed quite the connection during this 49ers run. It's going to be wonderful,” Kittle told reporters postgame. Kittle’s juggling catch that bounced off his facemask arrived late in the third quarter of the 49ers’ 19-12 victory, setting up San Francisco’s only touchdown drive in the game.

George Kittle is an entertainer and his flair for the dramatics resulted in a jaw-dropping catch in the 49ers' win over the Cowboys.

“I had probably the best view of anyone on the field,” Juszczyk said. As one of the intended targets, Juszczyk was close to Kittle when he made the juggling catch. That also was a Purdy pass to Kittle in the middle of the first quarter. The pass and catch netted 30 yards for the 49ers' offense, the second-longest play of the game. So I was just going up the field, and he gave me a catchable ball, and I was just trying to be dramatic.” Late in the third quarter, Kittle [made a bobbling catch](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/george-kittles-one-handed-juggled-catch-vs-cowboys-stuns-nfl-twitter?chrcontext=KNTV) that set up the offense for its only touchdown of the game.

George Kittle and Brock Purdy swung the 49ers' divisional playoff game against the Cowboys with a bit of improvisation. It turns out Kittle's tremendous ...

Kittle, the unquestioned offensive star of the game for the 49ers, posted five catches for 95 yards on five targets. It was the best postseason performance of ...

He barreled ahead for 11 more yards to give San Francisco a 16-yard gain and a first-and-10 after the two-minute warning. With Dallas’ defense on its heels, the 49ers unwound 7:59 off the clock while kicking a field goal that put them up 19-12. Another big first down for the 49ers came up after Dallas kicked a field goal that made it a 16-12 49ers lead with the clock staggering toward the 10-minute mark in the final frame. That negated the sack, left the 49ers’ field goal team on the sideline, and gave San Francisco a new set of downs. Had the sack held up, the 49ers would’ve settled for a field goal that gave them a precarious 12-9 lead. After an offsides penalty on the Cowboys and a seven-yard pickup on the ground by McCaffrey, the 49ers were out of the shadow of their own goal post with four downs to work with.

The 49ers are anticipating cold weather and a cold reception from Eagles fans on their trip to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship Game.

“I love Levi’s,” he said. To be one step away from that, it's awesome.” “At the start of the year back in OTAs, all you are doing is preparing for the Super Bowl. Kansas City and the Eagles, I mean, they're pretty top tier. . . “It's going to be cold and violent, and it's going to be a blast.”

The 49ers are anticipating cold weather and a cold reception from Eagles fans on their trip to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship Game.