Brock Purdy's Return Elevates George Kittle to Elite TE1 Status for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's return to the lineup in Week 11 significantly impacted tight end George Kittle's performance. Purdy played 47 offensive snaps and was "locked onto Kittle from the start," leading to Kittle's best outing since Week 5 with six receptions, 67 yards, and two touchdowns, accumulating 24.7 PPR points. Kittle commanded a 26.1% target share, solidifying his status as an elite, every-down TE1 with Purdy back at quarterback.