Purdy and Kittle form top QB-TE duo in 49ers history, PFF says
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Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Brock Purdy and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers rank fourth among quarterback-tight end pairings in EPA per play, according to Pro Football Focus. Their connection has yielded 269 targets, 3,035 yards, and 26 touchdowns over four seasons. In 2025, they amassed 41 catches for 475 yards and five touchdowns over 49 targets, maintaining a top-tier status among tight end combinations. Jake Tonges also emerged, ranking sixth in PFF metrics with 20 catches for 213 yards in the same period. Kittle is recovering from an Achilles injury but is expected to return soon to support the offense.
- •Purdy-Kittle rank fourth in quarterback-tight end pairings by EPA per play.
- •The duo has combined for over 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns since 2022.
- •Kittle's current injury may delay his contributions to the offense.
- •Jake Tonges also registered notable performance metrics as a tight end.
- •Purdy and Kittle have never finished a season below 0.58 EPA per play.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers have one of the best QB-TE duos ever, per PFF
"Brock Purdy and George Kittle have developed into one of the best pairings in recent memory.
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