Kittle Activated, Expected to Play vs Falcons

George Kittle is set to be activated from injured reserve and plans to play Week 7 Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons after rehabbing a Week‑1 Grade‑3/full hamstring tear that did not detach from the bone. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Kittle will be activated, said there will be "no pitch count," and called him a full go after practicing well this week. Brock Purdy (toe) and WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) were ruled out, so Mac Jones is expected to make his fifth start and will have Kittle as a top target. Kittle has four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown this season. The 49ers hope Kittle’s return — and the likely designation of DT Kevin Givens from IR — will help revive a struggling run game and stabilize an injury-depleted offense.