George Kittle reveals illness and weight loss before Week 5 against Seahawks

George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, revealed he dealt with an illness prior to the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. He indicated that the sickness led him to lose around 10 pounds, leaving him feeling significantly drained. Despite these challenges, Kittle played in the game, registering five catches for 24 yards in the 49ers' 32-29 victory that improved their record to 5-0. He expressed relief that the next game is on a Monday night, allowing more time for recovery. Kittle shared that he is close to regaining his lost weight and appreciates the support from the training staff during this period.

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