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This week’s reacts survey wonders which 49ers player will have the most touchdowns in 2025. Is George Kittle too obvious of a leader?
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We’re officially back to having things to talk about. The 49ers' offense has been a topic of discussion. Not because of contract drama (well, until recently), but what can Brock Purdy do with another year under his belt with his receivers? Deebo Samuel is off to the Washington Commanders. Ricky Pearsall will be getting his second season, and (hopefully) his first full one. George Kittle remains George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey seems to be in great shape after last year.
And that’s not all the weapons for Brock Purdy, there’s Jauan Jennings, provided he sticks around, and Brandon Aiyuk, also hoping he can see the field after recovering from injury.
It brings up a good question: Now that Purdy has his weapons back, who do you see leading this group in receiving touchdowns for 2025? Note, I haven’t even gone through his entire complement of weapons. There’s also Brandon Aiyuk, and then there’s Jauan Jennings. Here’s a breakdown of how each could fit.
2024 Touchdowns: 0
2024 Receptions: 25
2024 Yards Receiving: 374
If Brandon Aiyuk does miss time to start the season (with reports saying it could be as soon as Week 5), the accolade of the most receiving touchdowns for the year will mean either he is worth all that money or something has gone horribly, horribly wrong with the 49ers.
Any stretch of time into the season gives his colleagues a head start in catching touchdowns. Once he hits the field, it’s a game of catch-up. Should he surpass his teammates and get the most in 2025, that could put an end to the “is he worth that cash” question being asked everywhere.
Of course, the above scenario assumes everyone else plays through the season healthy. And if you’ve watched the NFL for any number of years, you know that rarely happens. If Aiyuk manages to get the most catches, it could also be because the then-touchdown leader got hit with the injury bug. That alone would still say something as Aiyuk stepped up in whatever void remains, but it’s something to consider. Or there’s no one else to throw to. If Aiyuk were to be in this and then go down along with the rest of the receivers, there’s one more person to save the season:
2024 Touchdowns: 8
2024 Receptions: 78
2024 Yards Receiving: 1106
It was George Kittle who once set...
