George Kittle and Brock Bowers showcase tight end talents on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers host the Las Vegas Raiders on November 6, 2026. The game features standout tight ends George Kittle and Brock Bowers, each impactful in different ways. Kittle, recovering from an Achilles injury, needs 75 receiving yards to reach 500 in his first ten seasons. Bowers has consistently recorded over 500 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons, with significant yardage despite injuries. With the stage set, both players are expected to make significant contributions.
- •49ers are 6-1 this season ahead of the game against the Raiders.
- •Kittle has 425 receiving yards and aims for 500 in his first ten seasons.
- •Bowers recorded 112 receptions and 1,194 yards in his rookie season.
- •Kittle is known for his blocking; Bowers excels in catching passes wide.
- •Demarcus Robinson and key defenders return for the 49ers in this matchup.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — A tale of the 2 best tight ends in the NFL: George Kittle vs. Brock Bowers
"Two very different tight ends, but both are very impactful
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