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George Kittle shines as 49ers remain unbeaten against Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

George Kittle shines as 49ers remain unbeaten against Broncos

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 4-0 after a 34-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on October 4, 2026. George Kittle played a crucial role, scoring a touchdown that showcased his speed and agility, reminiscent of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, according to Skip Bayless. This was Kittle's first game back after a knee injury, and he became the first tight end in NFL history to score a touchdown in eight consecutive seasons. As Kittle continues to demonstrate his explosiveness, he contributes significantly to the 49ers' championship aspirations this season.

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•49ers are 4-0 after defeating the Broncos 34-14.
•George Kittle scored a touchdown, marking his 44th career receiving touchdown.
•Kittle became the first tight end to record a touchdown in eight consecutive seasons.
•The touchdown was impressive following his recovery from a knee injury.

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11:44 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Looked Like Jerry Rice’: Skip Bayless Has Strong Take on 49ers’ George Kittle

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Skip Bayless had a strong reaction to George Kittle’s outstanding performance as the San Francisco 49ers remained unbeaten with a 34-14 victory over the Denver Broncos. Kittle delivered a performance that reminded Bayless of one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history while helping San Francisco improve to 4-0. Kittle was one of the […] The post ‘Looked Like Jerry Rice’: Skip Bayless Has Strong Take on 49ers’ George Kittle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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