49ers WAGs Reveal 'Raw Authenticity' of NFL Life in Video Series

Claire Kittle and Kristin Juszczyk share behind-the-scenes look at being married to NFL players during a challenging season.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 3:23pm by Ben Kaplan

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Claire Kittle and Kristin Juszczyk, wives of 49ers players George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk, created an 11-part video series called 'WAG Life' to document the highs and lows of the 2025 NFL season. The series provided a candid look at their experiences as NFL spouses, including Claire's reaction to her husband's season-ending injury. The women say they aimed to show the 'raw authenticity' of their lives and the positivity that comes from their close-knit community.

Why it matters

The 'WAG Life' series offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of NFL players' significant others, challenging the stigma often associated with this community. By sharing their experiences, Kittle and Juszczyk hope to showcase the strong bonds and support systems that exist among NFL families.

The details

Over 11 videos, Kittle and Juszczyk chronicled the ups and downs of the 49ers' 2025 season, which ended with a playoff loss. The series included emotional moments, such as Kittle watching from the stands as her husband George tore his Achilles tendon during a playoff game. Despite the challenges, the women say they rarely cut footage, wanting to maintain the 'raw authenticity' of their lives. They also took care to ensure their husbands felt comfortable with what was being shared, prioritizing the players' focus on the game.

  • The 49ers' 2025 season concluded with a 12-5 record and a playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks, in the divisional round.
  • George Kittle tore his Achilles tendon during the 49ers' first playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11.

The players

Claire Kittle

The wife of 49ers tight end George Kittle, who co-created the 'WAG Life' video series with Kristin Juszczyk to provide a behind-the-scenes look at being an NFL spouse.

Kristin Juszczyk

The wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who co-created the 'WAG Life' video series with Claire Kittle to showcase the 'raw authenticity' of their lives as NFL spouses.

George Kittle

The 49ers tight end, whose season-ending injury during the playoffs was captured in the 'WAG Life' video series.

Kyle Juszczyk

The 49ers fullback, whose wife Kristin co-created the 'WAG Life' video series.

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What they’re saying

“It's kind of a feeling thing, right? Like, are you comfortable, are you not comfortable? Our team was so amazing that we would just have honest feedback with them.”

— Claire Kittle (today.com)

“Why we wanted to do this show was really to show you guys the raw authenticity of it. There really weren't that many moments that weren't in it.”

— Kristin Juszczyk (today.com)

“We wanted the boys to feel safe. We wanted them to focus on the game. The game is the most important thing.”

— Kristin Juszczyk (today.com)

What’s next

George Kittle has hinted that he's aiming to be healthy as soon as possible for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

By sharing the 'raw authenticity' of their lives as NFL spouses, Kittle and Juszczyk hope to challenge the stigma often associated with this community and showcase the strong bonds and support systems that exist among NFL families.