San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle admitted that he failed to live up to his own expectations in his return from a hamstring injury in Sunday night's 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

The number of injuries the 49ers have had to deal with so far this season is almost mind-boggling. On offense, quarterback Brock Purdy has only played in two games, while several of the team’s key playmakers, such as Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall, have all missed time with their own injuries.

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with a barrage of injuries in the first half of the season, but they are finally getting one of their best players back at full health. Star tight end George Kittle has been activated off of injured reserved ahead of the team's Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones locates tight end George Kittle for a 17-yard sliding grab against the Houston Texans.

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George Kittle returned to action in Week 7 following a long injury break. His wife, Claire Kittle's, hilarious interaction with 49ers tight end left Kyle Juszczyk's partner, Kristin, in stitches.

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle made an outrageous touchdown catch, trimming the Houston Texans’ lead.

Robert Saleh, Klay Kubiak, Mac Jones, and George Kittle speak with reporters following practice on Thursday at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara.Robert Saleh, George Kittle, Klay Kubiak, Mac