Kittle’s Illness Can’t Stop Him From Facing Our Hawks, And That’s A Problem

George Kittle is suiting up today against our Seattle Seahawks, even battling an illness. The 49ers tight end wasn’t on their inactive list, which honestly, is exactly what you’d expect from a guy like Kittle. You just knew he was gonna try to play, sick or not.

49ers Stacked Up For Today’s Game

So yeah, Kittle is active. But wait, there’s more for the Niners. Defensive end Mykel Williams is finally making his 2026 debut today. He’s been working his way back after that knee injury that took him out for all of 2025, so that’s a big boost for their defensive line. Cornerback Upton Stout is also playing after being questionable with a shoulder injury. These guys are getting back on the field, even with some injuries.

Not everyone’s so lucky for them though. The 49ers had already ruled out defensive lineman Nick Bosa (knee/calf), defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. (ankle), fullback Kyle Juszczyk (knee), and safety Marques Sigle (ankle). Linebacker Tatum Bethune, offensive lineman Enrique Cruz, and quarterback Kurtis Rourke are also inactive for them today.

Seahawks Inactives For Today’s Showdown

Now, turning to our Emerald City squad, the Seahawks have some notable inactives of their own. Quarterback Jalen Milroe is out, with running back Robert Henry Jr. also sidelined. Linebacker Chazz Surratt is out with a calf issue, and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. isn’t playing either. Rounding out our inactive list is tight end Nick Kallerup. Milroe, by the way, will be serving as the emergency third quarterback.

With Kittle confirmed active despite his illness, and some key guys out for our Hawks, today’s game against the 49ers is going to be a real test. Can our defense, led by Coach Macdonald, handle Kittle even if he’s not 100 percent? It’s gonna be a grind, and we’ll need everyone to step up for this one. Let’s see what our guys bring to the field!

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.