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Alyssa Barbieri

49ers TE George Kittle nursing groin injury, status uncertain vs. Bears

The Bears defense will face a tall order stopping the 49ers offense during Sunday’s season opener, as they have a myriad of offensive playmakers. But it sounds like Chicago might just catch a break due to an injury to a star player.

49ers tight end George Kittle missed Wednesday’s practice with a groin injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle injured his groin during Monday’s practice, and he’s not sure of Kittle’s status for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

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Kittle has been one of the league’s best tight ends and one of the 49ers’ top weapons. His loss would be a huge blow for San Francisco’s offense under first-year starting quarterback Trey Lance.

If Kittle can’t go Sunday, it’s one less weapon for Chicago’s defense to contend with outside of Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.

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