George Kittle Injured by Hip-Drop Tackle, Rules Out High Ankle Sprain

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George Kittle Injured by Hip-Drop Tackle, Rules Out High Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently expressed minor concern regarding an ankle injury he sustained during a match against the Indianapolis Colts. Following the game, Kittle noted that he did not believe his injury was a high-ankle sprain.

Kittle’s Injury Details

Kittle suffered the injury in the second quarter due to what he termed an illegal hip-drop tackle. According to him, the incident was exacerbated by the playing conditions at Lucas Oil Stadium.

“It happened in the second quarter,” Kittle explained. “I feel like I got hip dropped, and my ankle got stuck in the grass or the cork turf, which made it a really unusual field to play on.” He expressed his frustration with the quality of the turf, which may have contributed to his injury.

Game Performance

Despite the injury, Kittle managed to perform effectively during the game. He caught seven passes totaling 115 yards, including two receptions for 37 yards in the third quarter, illustrating his resilience after the incident.

Expectation for Upcoming Games

Kittle’s performance suggests that he may be available for the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears. However, he remains cautious about pushing his capabilities, emphasizing that if he cannot run effectively or plant properly, it would be wiser to allow other tight ends to take the field.