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Top 3 performances from 49ers Week 12 dismantling of the Packers

By Ezechiel Dezine

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Arik Armstead #91 and DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Arik Armstead #91 and DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball after making a catch as strong safety Adrian Amos #31 of the Green Bay Packers chases during the first half of the game at Levi’s Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball after making a catch as strong safety Adrian Amos #31 of the Green Bay Packers chases during the first half of the game at Levi’s Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Game ball No. 1: Tight End George Kittle

Guess who’s back, back again?

49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle was back out on the field after missing the past two games, when he sustained a knee and ankle injury against the Arizona Cardinals on Halloween back in Week 9.

Kittle’s impact on the game was tremendous. He set the edge in the run game, freeing up space for the running backs to get loose, and he caught all six of his targets for 129 yards.

Including a beautifully dialed up and executed 61-yard touchdown late in the third quarter from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

With Kittle in the lineup, the 49ers offense is nearly unstoppable.

Kittle, playing hurt, still showcased his prowess to create yards after the catch. And with the 49ers boasting a relatively healthy receiving corps, the Packers were unable to focus the entirety of their defense on stopping the playmaking tight end.

Next. 49ers position grades, analysis from dominant Week 12 win vs. Packers. dark

Let us know who you think deserved a game ball from the 49ers dominating performance in the comments below.