George Kittle might be sidelined with a season-ending Achilles injury, but don't count him out when it comes to home defense. The San Francisco 49ers star recently turned into a real-life superhero for his wife, Claire Kittle, taking down an unexpected eight-legged intruder in their bathroom.
In classic Kittle fashion, the All-Pro tight end shared the hilarious early-morning saga on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday. It all started around 4 a.m. when Claire woke him up in full panic mode, reporting a spider "the size of a half dollar" lurking in the bathroom. Ever the team player, Kittle grabbed the nearest weapon—his rehab slant board, which he's been using during his Achilles recovery—and sprang into action.
"It took but 1 attempt," Kittle posted, proudly announcing his game-winning performance. The victory earned him "hugs and kisses" before he headed back to the sideline—aka bed. It was a one-play drive, and he delivered.
The whole scene was peak Kittle: chaotic, hilarious, and football-coded thanks to the rehab equipment cameo. It also gave fans another glimpse into one of the NFL's most entertaining power couples. Whether he's grinding through rehab or going full pass-rusher on a surprise intruder, Kittle continues to prove he's clutch both on the field and around the house.
You can officially add "exterminator" to Kittle's scouting report. The seven-time Pro Bowler remains undefeated when it comes to handling household blitz situations.
Kittle's spider takedown came on the same morning the 49ers locked in a major 2026 schedule update: San Francisco is officially set to host the Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City during Week 11. Meanwhile, the All-Pro tight end is still rehabbing from the torn Achilles he suffered during the Niners' NFC Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles in January. The injury became one of the franchise's biggest offseason storylines, especially with questions lingering around his timeline for a return at age 32.
But if Kittle's latest post proved anything, it's that this guy never misses—whether he's running routes or running to the rescue.