"While tight end George Kittle will miss at least the 49ers' next four games on Injured Reserve, kicker Jake Moody apparently will not suit up for any more. The 49ers, NFL Network reported, will waive Moody, a 2023 third-round pick, after two of his three field-goal attempts went awry in Sunday's 17-13 season-opening win at Seattle. A 49ers spokesman said Moody's departure was not official, although that transaction could come later Tuesday."
"Kittle, a league source confirmed, will go on IR with a hamstring injury that sidelined him before halftime. He scored the 49ers' first touchdown of the season (5-yard reception) to cap a 95-yard opening drive, and he totaled three catches before watching the remainder from the sideline. Jake Tonges, one of the 49ers' backup tight ends, produced the game-winning points by snatching Brock Purdy's 4-yard touchdown pass with 1:34 remaining."
"Kittle caught all four of his targets Sunday, including Purdy's initial third-down throw for a conversion. Kittle, a ninth-year veteran, is the 49ers' third all-time leading receiver behind Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens. With an IR designation keeping Kittle out a minimum of four games, the earliest he could return is Week 6 at Tampa Bay, which is the likeliest spot also for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to make his debut off the Physically Unable to Perform list."
George Kittle will miss at least four games after being placed on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury that sidelined him before halftime. Kittle scored the 49ers' first touchdown, finished with three catches, and is the franchise's third all-time leading receiver. Kicker Jake Moody is expected to be waived after missing two of three field-goal attempts in the season opener, though the team spokesman said the move was not yet official. Jake Tonges caught the game-winning touchdown. Brandon Aiyuk could return in Week 6 off the PUP list. Brock Purdy has toe and left-shoulder injuries that may lead to Mac Jones starting.
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