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George Kittle sets 49ers' receiving yards record for tight ends in a season

SANTA CLARA — George Kittle now holds the 49ers franchise record for receiving yards by a tight end in a single season.

In the first quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium, Kittle’s record-breaking play initially was a short 7-yard pass from quarterback Nick Mullens. Kittle ran another 45 yards after the catch for a 52-yard gain, putting him at 987 for the season, just 13 shy of the 1,000-yard mark.

— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) December 9, 2018

A record-setting season for @gkittle46! #ProBowlVote pic.