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• 49ers' Jake Tonges: Scores, but plays just five snaps

  10/29/2025 • By RotoWire

  Tonges recorded a two-yard touchdown reception on his lone target while playing five of the 49ers' 48 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans. Though Tonges scored his fourth receiving touchdown of the season to tie him for fourth in the league among tight ends, his playing time -- and fantasy value -- has clearly fallen by the wayside following George Kittle's return from injured reserve in Week 7. In Kittle's first two games back in action, Tonges has played single-digit snaps both times out.

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• 49ers' Jake Tonges: Reverts to backup role Sunday

  10/20/2025 • By RotoWire

  Tonges logged eight snaps on offense (12 percent) and was not targeted in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons. George Kittle (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve for Sunday's contest, which pushed Tonges back down to third on the tight end depth chart. Luke Farrell (33 percent) finished second in playing time behind Kittle (81 percent), as it appears that the coaching staff prefers the former's blocking in the No. 2 role over Tonges' play-making ability. Tonges did an admirable job filling in for Kittle, producing a 25-224-3 receiving line in five-plus games played. Fantasy managers can safely move on from Tonges in Week 8, but he is a name to remember for any games Kittle might miss in the future.

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• 49ers' Jake Tonges: Strong PPR effort Sunday

  10/13/2025 • By RotoWire

  Tonges corralled six of seven targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 30-19 loss to Tampa Bay. Tonges continued doing his best George Kittle (hamstring) impression in another effective spot-start Sunday. The 25-year-old Tonges has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy during his brief run as the starter, posting a 25-223-3 receiving line through six games. David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reported that Kittle could return from injured reserve in Week 7, which would effectively end Tonges' run of utility. Managers should wait until Kittle is officially activated before making any rash decisions regarding Tonges in Week 7 and onward.

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• 49ers' Jake Tonges: Sleeper TEs

  10/11/2025 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  George Kittle (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) remain out for the 49ers in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, and we'll see what happens with Jauan Jennings (ankle). Even if Jennings plays, I expect Tonges to remain in a prominent role, and he had 10 catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets in his past two games against Jacksonville and the Rams. Tampa Bay has allowed four touchdowns to Dallas Goedert and A.J. Barner in the past two games, and Tonges should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in this matchup.

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• 49ers' Jake Tonges: Sleepers (Start/Sit)

  10/11/2025 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  George Kittle (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) remain out for the 49ers in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, and we'll see what happens with Jauan Jennings (ankle). Even if Jennings plays, I expect Tonges to remain in a prominent role, and he had 10 catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets in his past two games against Jacksonville and the Rams. Tampa Bay has allowed four touchdowns to Dallas Goedert and A.J. Barner in the past two games, and Tonges should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in this matchup.

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