Fantasy News: George Kittle Questions His Targets in 49ers' Loss to Josh Allen, Bills

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle told reporters he had "no idea" why he received just two targets during a 35-10 loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.

"I do not have an explanation," Kittle said. "I think I ran six more routes the rest of the day."

Snowy conditions certainly played a role in his limited usage, but the star tight end still only recorded the fourth-most targets among 49ers players during the loss.

While Kittle provides value as a run blocker, San Francisco's rushing attack wasn't enough to sustain the team's offense after Christian McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury in the second quarter of the game.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for just 94 yards, discussed Kittle's involvement following the defeat.

"I thought we had some good plays drawn up," Purdy said, via Maiocco. "It's tough with the conditions. We were running the ball so well, and when we did have the opportunities to throw the ball, the reads just didn't get me to George."

Establishing a consistent passing offense with snow falling is no easy task, but utilizing a big target with sure hands such as Kittle in the middle of the field could have provided a spark. The 31-year-old has caught a career-high 82 percent of his targets this season.

For the Bills, Allen recorded 148 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Buffalo's leading receiver was tight end Dawson Knox, who amassed a season-high 56 yards on two catches.

Fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into Kittle's subpar output on Sunday, as all signs are pointing toward the weather limiting his impact.

With three of San Francisco's final five games at home to go along with road contests in Miami and Arizona, the five-time Pro Bowl tight end should remain a staple of fantasy lineups as well as a key piece of the 49ers' offense.