At NRG tomorrow, there will be a special appearance that few people know about — a very special person will give Kittle motivation and strength to defeat Texas: "I will fight my hardest for him"

October 25, 2025 | Houston, Texas

According to sources from inside the San Francisco 49ers, in tomorrow’s game at NRG Stadium against the Houston Texans, there will be a special guest appearing in the stands – someone that only George Kittle and a few team members know about. That boy is not a star, not a celebrity, but he is Kittle’s greatest source of motivation throughout this week.

That boy is Mason, 10 years old, from San Jose, currently in the recovery phase after a bone marrow transplant. It was Mason who wrote the letter that made Kittle cry – the letter that began with a simple but heart-touching line:
“You are my superhero. Every time you score a touchdown, I feel like I can overcome it too.”

Touched by that message, Kittle proactively contacted the hospital, arranged for Mason and his family to fly to Houston to attend the game as honorary guests of the 49ers. According to the communications team, Kittle spent most of the week preparing a special gift for Mason – a jersey embroidered with the words “For Mason – Keep Fighting”.

In the interview after the final practice before the game, Kittle shared full of emotion:
“That boy is fighting in a way that none of us can imagine. Every time I feel tired or exhausted, I think of Mason. He is the reason for me to stand up, to keep fighting. Tomorrow, I will fight my hardest for him.”

When asked if there was anything he wanted to say to Mason before the game, Kittle smiled, his eyes lighting up under the practice field lights:
“I promise, Mason. No matter the result, I will leave everything on the field – and if possible, I will give this victory to you.”

49ers members revealed that Kittle requested the organizers to arrange for Mason to sit in a special seat, right near the sideline, so the boy could witness his idol fighting. And when the 49ers step onto NRG Stadium tomorrow, it will not just be millions of San Francisco fans behind them — but also a small but strong boy, Mason, who is giving strength to the heart of George Kittle.

A big game is coming, but for Kittle, it is not just football. It is a promise, it is faith, and it is proof that – true heroes sometimes do not wear armor, but only carry in their hearts a reason to never give up.