George Kittle took time away from breaking 49ers records to break an NFL record. He shattered Travis Kelce’s single-season tight end record of 1,336 receiving yards in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Rams in emphatic fashion – a 43-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown.

Kelce broke Rob Gronkowski’s record earlier Sunday against the Raiders. His record lasted about an hour. Kittle hauled in his ninth pass of the game for 43 yards to give him 149 on the day and 1,377 on the season.

He and the Chiefs’ tight end were in a dead heat for the league lead at their position all season, and Kelce kept a steady lead up until the final week. The 49ers started forcing Kittle the ball as he closed in on the record. A few throws his direction earlier in the game were batted away thanks to multiple defenders surrounding the 49ers’ tight end.

The second-year fifth-round pick already had the respect of the All-Pro, Kelce, who sent him an autographed jersey after Christmas.

Kittle earned a Pro Bowl nod for his performance in his second season, and also owns the 49ers’ single-season records for yards and receptions by a tight end.