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Saubert did not receive a target in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots, logging 18 snaps on offense (29 percent) while playing 20 on special teams. Saubert reverted to his expected backup role after starter George Kittle (4-45-1) returned from a one-game absence. The veteran backup saw his role diminish on offense after gaining 41 yards on two receptions in last week's spot start for Kittle. Saubert can only operate as a deep-league fantasy option in games that Kittle misses, which does not appear to be the situation for this coming Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
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Saubert had two receptions on as many targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams. Saubert received a bump up the depth chart prior to Sunday's defeat after starter George Kittle (hamstring) was ruled out late in the practice week. The veteran backup performed well in the star's absence, but he didn't see his usage increase over last week's two-catch performance. There's a chance Kittle returns for the 49ers' upcoming tilt against the Patriots, so Saubert's time as the club's starting tight end may be short-lived.
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Saubert was released by the 49ers on Tuesday. Saubert inked a deal with the 49ers in April and was expected to primarily serve as a reserve blocking tight end. The 30-year-old made a push for a spot on the roster this preseason, but the team will instead roll with Jake Tonges as its lone backup behind starter George Kittle. Across 10 regular-season appearances with the Texans and Cowboys last season, Saubert caught three passes for 12 yards and worked mostly as a special-teamer.
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Saubert has two receptions (three targets) for 11 yards through two preseason games with San Francisco. The veteran addition at tight end started both exhibition games while George Kittle sat out with most of the starters on offense. Saubert is known for his blocking skills as opposed to being a vertical threat, so his preseason game log might be a good representation of the kind of fantasy numbers we will see from the 30-year-old in 2024.
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Saubert signed a one-year deal with the 49ers on Monday. Over the course of nine regular-season games for the Texans in 2023, Saubert (who before that suited up for one contest with the Cowboys) caught all three of his targets for 12 yards. With San Francisco, Saubert will work in a depth role behind George Kittle, and in that capacity it's unlikely he'll see enough targets in 2024 to merit fantasy consideration.
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| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 2 | 16.75 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 15 | 148 | 1 | 6 | 9.87 | 18 |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 5.88 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 5.33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 10.50 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 9.60 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 13 | 9 | 69 | 1 | 3 | 7.67 | 8 |
| Career | 60 | 40 | 359 | 2 | 14 | 8.97 |