According to Nick Wagoner on Twitter, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is looking forward to getting on the field on Sunday night.

Kittle has practiced for two straight days and suggested that if the Giants game was later in the season, that he likely would have been cleared to suit up. Kittle made it clear that he will return on Sunday night and should provide a big boost for the entire 49ers offense. He is our number four overall tight end for Week 4.

49ers star TE George Kittle returned to a full practice on Wednesday.

Kittle has sat out two games in a row after taking a nasty hit to his knee in Week 1. He apparently was close to playing last week, but the team decided to hold him out amidst concerns about the turf at Metlife Stadium. A full practice on Wednesday suggests Kittle should be ready to rock as an elite TE1 play in Week 4 vs. the lowly Giants.

49ers TE Jordan Reed will miss 6-8 weeks with a sprained MCL, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Reed was injured on a low hit during their win against the New York Giants. Reed was placed on Injured Reserve.

Related players: George Kittle, Ross Dwelley

Reed has never played a full 16-game schedule in his career. 2020 is no different. If George Kittle is sidelined again, Ross Dwelley will start at tight end for the 49ers.

49ers TE George Kittle will not play Sunday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled him out after practice.

Related player: Jordan Reed

The 49ers will hope Jordan Reed can keep playing well in Kittle's stead. The much-maligned field conditions in New Jersey and the chance of Kittle causing more damage to his injured knee are plenty enough to let the elite tight end miss Week 3.

49ers TE George Kittle is a game-time decision, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Kittle is likely to be designated with a questionable tag according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Related player: Jordan Reed

The 49ers are already short what seems like every player on offense and defense, so a healthy Kittle would be a boon for starting QB Nick Mullens. If Kittle cannot play, Jordan Reed would start.