Bhan-🚨 49ers Send Shockwaves Through the NFL — Major George Kittle Decision Sparks Outrage Hours Before Falcons GameThe entire league was caught off guard when San Francisco made a stunning announcement about George Kittle just before kickoff — and fans are furious. What seemed like a routine update turned into one of the most controversial moves of the season, with insiders calling it “a decision that could redefine the 49ers’ future.”

The 49ers activated George Kittle off of injured reserve ahead of their Week 7 action

Injuries have played a large part in the San Francisco 49ers‘ 2025 campaign to this point. From the get-go, the Niners have been hit hard by the injury bug, but they haven’t let it derail them, as they have posted a 4-2 record through their first six games. And now, heading into Week 7, it looks like the team is set to get a major boost on offense.

One of the first injuries the 49ers were dealt this season involved star tight end George Kittle, as he was forced out of the team’s season-opener against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury. After landing on injured reserve, Kittle hasn’t played since then, but he appears set to finally make his return to action for the Niners.

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49ers Activate George Kittle from Injured Reserve Ahead of Week 7

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Looking across the league, it’s tough to say that another team has dealt with more injuries than the 49ers. On offense, more than half of their starters have been forced to miss time, and on defense, their two best players, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, have suffered season-ending injuries. The fact that this team is even 4-2 at this point is nothing short of a miracle.

In Week 7, San Fran is still going to be without several starters on offense, as quarterback Brock Purdy will miss another game, while wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is also out. Reinforcements have arrived in the form of Kittle, who should immediately take on a big role in the offense once he officially returns to action.

Kittle caught four passes for 25 yards and a touchdown before being forced out of San Francisco’s season-opening win over Seattle, and now, it looks like he’s set to add to those numbers. Ahead of the team’s upcoming contest, Kittle was officially activated from injured reserve, giving him the green light to suit up for the first time since Week 1.

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49ers Hoping George Kittle Can Help Them Beat Falcons in Week 7

GettySan Francisco 49ers’ tight end George Kittle takes the field prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card playoff game

With Kittle back, the Niners’ offense figures to be much improved moving forward. Not only should Kittle be a top target in the passing game, but he figures to be able to help open up rushing lanes on the ground for Christian McCaffrey. While San Francisco has largely managed to overcome its injury woes to this point, it’s always been clear that they would need to get guys like Kittle back sooner rather than later.

Kittle’s return couldn’t have come at a better time, as the 49ers may need him to immediately be at his best in Week 7 with a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on deck. The Falcons have a strong defense, which they showed in Week 6 when they handed the Buffalo Bills their secondary straight loss. With kickoff for this game scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday Night Football, all eyes will be on Kittle to see how he fares in his return to action for San Fran.

Dodgers predicted to reunite with $80M MVP, World Series champion, 2-time All-Star veteran

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making some noise in the postseason, which feels surprising given their up-and-down regular season. However, the final week of the season should have been a clear hint of what was to come. Until their loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, the Dodgers hadn’t lost in 10 games. Manager Dave Roberts sent a clear message to the rest of the league after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers.

“Before this season started, they said the Dodgers are ruining baseball. Let’s get four more wins and really ruin baseball,” Roberts said on the air.

While all focus should be on the World Series, it’s never too early to look ahead to the offseason. The Dodgers could very well reunite with a familiar face—one who has made plenty of memories in Los Angeles.

“After winning NL MVP in 2019, Bellinger hit a combined .203/.272/.376 for a 76 OPS+ over 1,143 plate appearances in the three years that followed, which ultimately led to him being non-tendered. In three years since he left, he has a 125 OPS+ and 12.0 WAR in 412 games, and he could be atop the Dodgers list of potential targets to replace Michael Conforto as a left-handed hitting outfielder,” Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter wrote.

Bellinger is expected to opt out of his remaining contract with the Yankees.

“As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next month, a source told ESPN. Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for next season. After a rebound season in his first year in pinstripes, he presumably will receive widespread interest in free agency—it should yield a lucrative multi-year contract,” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo wrote.

If the Dodgers decide to go all in with the Yankees, it will spark a bidding war. However, if any team is suited for a bidding war, it’s the Dodgers.

Bellinger is a versatile player willing to play anywhere on the field. The Dodgers would love having Bellinger back in blue.