Niners tight end George Kittle had a standout performance in Sunday's game against the Bengals, setting season highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Kittle was a major factor in the passing game, accounting for a significant portion of the team's receptions and receiving yardage. His performance was likely boosted by the absence of wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who missed his second consecutive game. Samuel's status for Week 9 is uncertain.