George Kittle Opens Up About Fun and Sweet Moment with Kyle Juszczyk’s Wife Ahead of Week 7 Game
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle took a moment before the Week 7 game to share a lighthearted and memorable interaction with the wife of his teammate, Kyle Juszczyk. Known for his playful and charismatic personality, Kittle’s interaction with Juszczyk’s wife was a blend of humor and camaraderie, leaving a lasting impression on those around him.
"I've known Kyle and his family for a while now, and it’s always fun to have those little moments where we can just be ourselves," Kittle said, reflecting on the fun exchange. “We were just having a laugh before the game, and it’s these little things that make the day even more special. It was all in good fun and definitely lightened the mood before we headed onto the field.”
The moment was a break from the intensity of game preparation, reminding fans and teammates alike that even at the highest levels of professional sports, there’s always room for humor and bonding. Kittle’s lighthearted approach to the game and his close-knit relationships with his teammates and their families continue to endear him to both the 49ers’ organization and their fans.
As the 49ers prepared for their Week 7 matchup, Kittle’s ability to connect with others in such a genuine and fun way helped set the tone for the team’s camaraderie, contributing to the positive energy as they entered the game.
Quarterback Controversy Brewing Mac Jones Is Too Good To Bench Now
Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the San Francisco 49ers have been confident is recent days that starting quarterback Brock Purdy will be able to return to action for their next game after dealing with a toe injury.
It seems like, for the last few weeks, that has been the storyline surrounding him, only for him to not be cleared to play by the time game day rolls around.
Somehow, someway, the 49ers have gotten off to a 5-2 record despite all the injuries they have had to deal with. Star tight end George Kittle missed five games with a hamstring injury, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was unable to play in their last three games and defensive end Nick Bosa and middle linebacker Fred Warner are out for the season with a torn ACL and broken ankle, respectively.
The Athletic insider Dianna Russini gave some details during her “Scoop City” podcast about how Purdy has been feeling lately and how his pregame workout prior to Sunday’s game went, and it doesn’t sound promising.
“I was told that he didn’t really feel that great,” Russini said, per 49ers Webzone. “So, we’ll see how this progresses over the next few days. And he shared, too, how frustrated he is. He doesn’t want to sit and watch this happen, especially after just getting paid.”
She added, “And it sounds like it’s one of those nagging pains, too, where it’s just like you’re trying, you feel like you can go a little bit more, and then when you push it-that’s when the pain comes back. We’ll see how they figure that out.”
Purdy has appeared in two games so far in 2025. He played in Week 1 and, despite throwing two interceptions, he led the game-winning drive against the Seattle Seahawks on the road.
He attempted to return from his toe ailment in Week 3, but he was shaky and completed just 22 of 38 pass attempts while throwing two more interceptions in a 26-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In Purdy’s absence, Mac Jones, who had been branded as a bust over the previous couple of seasons, has filled in ably. In five games this year, Jones has thrown for 1,404 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions, and some have speculated that there could be a brewing quarterback controversy in the Bay.
But Jones doesn’t have the familiarity with San Francisco’s personnel or coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense that Purdy has, and therefore, there is no indication that Purdy’s QB1 gig could be in jeopardy once he’s healthy enough to play.
The Niners will visit the Houston Texans and New York Giants over the next two weeks before returning to Levi’s Stadium to host the Los Angeles Rams. They had previously defeated the Rams at “Levi’s South,” otherwise known as SoFi Stadium, in overtime on Oct. 2.
