George Kittle broke his ankle on Halloween, played through it during San Francisco’s victory over Arizona and finally gave into resting for two weeks afterward.
That might be all the time he allows himself to stay on the sidelines.
The Pro Bowl tight end is reportedly expected to suit up for Sunday night’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers as the Niners look to become one of the first 10-win teams in 2019.
While he’s still officially listed as questionable, head coach Kyle Shanahan has left the door open for the 26-year-old to take the field, saying his tight end is ahead of schedule.