Watch: George Kittle reaches incredible milestone on 'SNF'

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Watch: 49ers TE George Kittle reaches incredible milestone on 'SNF'

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Oct 27, 2024 11:22 PM ET

Under the primetime lights of "Sunday Night Football," San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle joined an elite group, fittingly against the rival Dallas Cowboys.

With 4:42 remaining in the third quarterback, Kittle hauled in a 27-yard pass from QB Brock Purdy, recording career reception No. 500. Per Stathead, the five-time Pro Bowler becomes just the fifth 49er to hit the mark, joining Jerry Rice (1,281), Terrell Owens (592), Roger Craig (508) and Dwight Clark (506).

George Kittle's 500th career catch is nice one. He has 128 yards receiving tonight! #NationalTightEndsDay

: #DALvsSF on NBC/Peacock
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— NFL (@NFL) October 28, 2024

Kittle is the 19th tight end to reach the 500-catch mark in NFL history. Meanwhile, he's only the fourth player at the position to accomplish the feat in 105 games or fewer, alongside Kellen Winslow, Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz.

Before making history, Kittle had already impacted Sunday night's contest, catching five of six targets for 121 yards and a touchdown.

It's fitting that George Kittle scores on #NationalTightEndsDay @gkittle46

: #DALvsSF on NBC/Peacock
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/tOnCd7dPL2
— NFL (@NFL) October 28, 2024

It's the 18th time he's surpassed 100 yards receiving in a game, tied with Jimmy Graham for the ninth-most by a tight end. Meanwhile, only six have had more games with at least 100 yards and a touchdown than Kittle's 13.

The 31-year-old seemingly has many more games ahead of him to add to an already robust resume. But Sunday's accolade may have officially secured Kittle's spot in Canton.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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