Jake Tonges Shines with TD, 60 Yards in Spot-Start for 49ers

49ers TE Jake Tonges capitalized on a spot-start opportunity with George Kittle (ankle) inactive, catching seven of nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears. This marked his best receiving line as a pro, leading the 49ers in targets and receptions, including a 1-yard TD pass from Brock Purdy. Tonges had previously accrued a 22-209-2 line on 31 targets in five games when Kittle was sidelined earlier in the season. Kittle's status for Week 18 is uncertain, but Tonges would retain elite streaming status if Kittle remains sidelined.