George Kittle is expected to miss his second straight NFL game for the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. The star tight end has been dealing with a groin injury since preseason and missed last week’s games against the Chicago Bears.

Now, he’s expected to be out against the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Kittle is a necessary piece for the 49ers if they truly want to live up to their playoff potential. San Francisco looked bad against the Bears last week, though admittedly in a torrential downpour.

Second-year quarterback Trey Lance needs all the help he can get right now. It seems he will have to wait another week or so to see his all-pro tight end.

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