The 49ers will play their season opener versus the Chicago Bears without All-Pro tight end George Kittle. Unfortunately, injuries have been a reoccurring theme for Kittle. As a result, second-year quarterback Trey Lance will now turn to the names of Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner as targets at tight end.
Head coach, Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling, should ease Lance into his third start. San Francisco’s tight ends stock rose after their strong performance against the Minnesota Vikings. We look at why the 49ers will be OK with Woerner and Dwelley below,
Charlie Woerner
Woerner jumped Dwelley last season as the second tight end on the roster and started three games in Kittles absence.