SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve on Saturday after he had missed the past five games with a hamstring injury.

Kittle went down in the first half of the season opener for San Francisco but returned to practice this week and is ready to return to game action on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

The 49ers also activated defensive lineman Kevin Givens from injured reserve. Givens sustained a pectoral injury in training camp and is set to make his season debut on Sunday.

The Niners are hoping the return of Kittle will provide a needed boost to the offense. Kittle is perhaps the top two-way tight end in the NFL as both a dominant run blocker and a threat in the passing game.

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