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Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Kittle would be sent in for an MRI on Friday after the tight end suffered an apparent left knee injury in Thursday's 28-25 win over the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, Kittle picked up the injury on the 49ers' first offensive snap of the game, when the helmet of linebacker Chandler Jones struck Kittle's knee. Kittle briefly exited to receive treatment but returned to finish the night with six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown on eight targets across 51 snaps. The results of the MRI are expected to be released later Friday, but Shanahan relayed that he "feels pretty good" about Kittle's chances of playing in the 49ers' next game Nov. 11 versus the Seahawks, per David Lombardi of The Athletic.

Kittle secured six of eight targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' 28-25 win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

The talented tight end got into the end zone for only the second time all season officially, although he's had multiple scores called back by penalty. Following a scary looking hit to his lower body that caused him to leave the game briefly, Kittle went in from 30 yards out late in the first quarter to answer an early Cardinals touchdown, and he posted his third-highest yardage total of the campaign overall. Kittle has back-to-back six-catch efforts as well, and he'll look to stay hot against the Seahawks in a Week 10 battle a week from Monday.

Tonyan (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Tonyan was also limited in Wednesday's walkthrough practice. The 25-year-old has missed Green Bay's last three games, and if he's limited again Friday, a "questionable" injury tag could be in the cards Week 9.

Graham (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Though Graham's workload in practice was capped for the second straight day, the Packers haven't provided any indication he's trending toward sitting out Sunday's game against the Chargers. He'll likely enter the weekend minus an injury designation if he incurs no setbacks with his ankle during Friday's session.

Brown (concussion) will not practice Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Brown is working to clear the league's five-step protocol for head injuries. The 25-year-old will need to receive full clearance before retaking the field, including meeting with an independent neurologist, so he appears to be trending toward missing Sunday's tilt against the Broncos.

Tonyan (hip) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's walkthrough.

Tonyan has missed the last three games and finished last week as a non-participant before being listed as doubtful for Week 8. The 25-year-old would work behind Jimmy Graham and Marcedes Lewis at tight end should he be cleared to play Sunday against the Chargers.

Graham (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The Packers merely held a walkthrough, but Graham nonetheless made his customary appearance on the injury report. With little to worry about as it pertains to his upcoming availability, he likely will have his designation removed entirely by the end of the week.

Daniels (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Daniels picked up an ankle issue Week 8 versus the Saints, but he already looks to have fully recovered. The 24-year-old is on track to suit up against the 49ers on Thursday Night Football, during which he'll play his usual role on special teams.

Brown was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a concussion, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Brown played 29 offensive snaps and 21 special-teams snaps in Sunday's loss to the Patriots, but he likely picked up the head injury somewhere along the way. The 25-year-old has started the last five games but has only two catches for 27 yards. Brown will need to fully clear the five-step concussion protocol before returning to game action.

Moreau caught one of his two targets for a 10-yard gain during Sunday's 27-24 loss to Houston.

After three consecutive games with multiple catches along with two touchdowns, Moreau took a step back against a so-so Texans defense Sunday. The rookie has been an OK No. 2 tight end for the Raiders but plays behind a stud in Darren Waller, who hogs a ton of targets. Moreau is not a safe bet Sunday, even against Detroit's bottom-ranked pass defense.