Kittle shows out, joins elite 49ers crowd on National Tight Ends Day

SANTA CLARA — It's only appropriate that George Kittle had one of his best games of the season in the 49ers' 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on National Tight Ends Day. The All-Pro was heavily involved in the offense on both run and pass plays and led the team with six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Kittle also, as usual, provided key blocks on several run plays as well, including a role as lead blocker in front of wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who often was set up as the ball carrier in the game. IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR pic.twitter.com/Enqvx3UROv— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) October 28, 2024 With his 500th career catch Sunday, Kittle moves up to fifth-highest career receptions in 49ers franchise history behind Jerry Rice (1,281), Terrell Owens (592), Roger Craig (508) and Dwight Clark (506). Kittle also moves up to third-most receiving yards in franchise history behind Rice (19,247) and Owens (8,572). "[It's] an honor," Kittle said. "I'm thankful I got to be a part of an organization with very high standards of how they play football. Thankful that they've kept me around for a long time. I'm striving every day to be better than the day I was before,...