Kittle (knee) wasn't present Thursday for the 49ers' practice session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Coach Kyle Shanahan has thus far resisted ruling Kittle out for a second straight game this weekend versus Arizona, but at this stage, it would be a major surprise if the tight end received clearance to play. Kittle's expected absence sets the stage for Ross Dwelley to play a major role once again in Week 11 after the second-year player logged 80 of a possible 88 offensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Seahawks, finishing the night with three catches for 24 yards on seven targets.