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49ers' George Kittle: Held in check Sunday

Kittle (knee/ankle) caught two passes on four targets for 17 yards and lost three yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Baltimore.

Kittle saw his usage drop drastically following a six-catch, 129-yard showing in Week 12. The superstar tight end was asked to stay back and block more than usual against a Ravens defense that rushes the passer more than any other team in the league (blitz packages on 48.1 percent of plays this season). There was no report of a flare-up with Kittle's lower-body injuries, so his lack of usage in the passing game appeared to have been matchup-based. Look for him to get more involved in a crucial NFC showdown with the Saints in Week 14.

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