"George Kittle, not really a blocker ... "
We didn't say this, but FS1's Doug Gottlieb sure did. And Gottlieb certainly heard the comments from everyone online essentially saying he didn't know what he was talking about.
But if you still need numbers to back up the 49ers tight end's elite blocking skills, Next Gen Stats has you covered:
George Kittle's influence on the @49ers offense goes beyond the passing game. As a blocker, @gkittle46 plays a key role in Kyle Shanahan's outside zone scheme.
Outside Runs With & Without Kittle on-field:
ON: 4.