Quarterback Nick Mullens has, momentarily at least, provided the 49ers a jolt during their otherwise lost season at 2-7.
But perhaps the most promising development for San Francisco throughout 2018 has been the play of tight end George Kittle, who has quickly asserted himself as the team’s most dynamic player on offense.
And he looks like the club’s top candidate for All-Pro and Pro Bowl consideration through the first nine weeks.
Kittle leads the 49ers with 41 receptions (receiver Pierre Garçon is second with 24), 692 receiving yards (Garçon is second with 286) and yards from scrimmage (running back Matt Breida is second with 624).