The 49ers could get Christian Kirk back against the Falcons, and George Kittle is fired up. Here's what the tight end said about Kirk's potential impact.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, quarterback Brock Purdy, and tight end George Kittle expressed optimism that wide receiver Christian Kirk is trending toward making his team debut. Kirk could play as early as Sunday's Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons after missing training camp and the start of the season due to a calf injury.
Kirk's potential return comes as the 49ers manage a depleted receiving corps, with fellow receiver Mike Evans uncertain for Sunday due to Achilles tendinitis. The team opened Kirk's practice window last week after keeping him on injured reserve, and teammates praised his quick adaptation to Shanahan's offense.
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