George Kittle Continues Hot Streak with Two Touchdowns in Rout of Cardinals

George Kittle continued his strong play from Week 10, hauling in all six of his targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-22 rout of the Cardinals. In 2023, he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards (1,020, leading all TEs) for the first time since 2019 and tied for second at his position with six touchdowns, despite 90 targets. His 2023 season also featured a career-high 11.3 yards per target and 16 games played, aided by a robust 7.5 yards after the catch and Brock Purdy's accuracy. Kittle is currently recovering from offseason core muscle surgery. His 2022 season included a career-high 11 touchdowns (7 with Brock Purdy), though his catch rate dipped to 69.8% and 51 yards per game was his lowest since his rookie year. Kittle has a history of playing through various injuries, but his per-game effectiveness and YAC ability remain elite. His 2018 season was historic, setting a single-season yardage record for a tight end.