Kittle shares meaningful pregame embrace with 100-year-old grandma originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
George Kittle is attempting to finish the 2022 NFL regular season against the Arizona Cardinals on a high note as the 49ers head into NFC playoffs ... but also because his grandmother is in attendance.
Kittle shared a heartwarming moment with his grandma before the 49ers-Cardinals game. The 29-year-old provided a couple of hugs and posed for pictures to celebrate her 100th birthday, which was on Jan. 6.
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While the pregame moment with his grandma is special, there's no doubt that Kittle wants to have a big game as a birthday present.
The 49ers' tight end has developed excellent chemistry with rookie quarterback Brock Purdy since the 23-year-old took over the starting job from Jimmy Garoppolo, who suffered a broken foot against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13.
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Kittle has five touchdown receptions and is averaging 79 receiving yards in his last three games heading into the contest against Arizona and is becoming a go-to target for the Iowa State product.
So perhaps it might explain why Purdy found Kittle for a touchdown late in the second quarter of 49ers-Cardinals as their connection continues to grow.
