George Kittle hilariously gestured like a happy CB after breaking up a Brock Purdy interception

It’s never a bad thing in the NFL to have a great tight end. It’s even better if your great tight end can also break up a possible interception with style. (And if he can have a lot of fun, too.)

That’s how San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle’s night started against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football at home.

On an errant Brock Purdy pass that was nearly intercepted by Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, Kittle sprung into action to stop the would-be turnover and celebrated the play like only a proud cornerback coud.

It was a stellar play by Kittle, one that shows why he’s not just a guy who can catch passes. He’s also a guy that can break them up.

We can add CB to the list of positions George Kittle can play in the NFL pic.twitter.com/kt7gMMMuDL

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While we’re not expecting Kittle to be a two-way player any time soon, we do think San Francisco is very glad to have him around to make plays like this when he’s on offense.

Purdy has done an admirable job behind center for the 49ers so far, but he owes his pal Kittle a root beer float for bailing him out here.