George Kittle (Achilles) practiced on Monday
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Key Points:
- George Kittle is progressing well in his recovery from a torn Achilles and is trending toward playing in Week 1 for the 49ers’ game against the Rams in Australia, though his snap count will likely be monitored closely.
- Kittle was activated from the PUP list, signaling optimism about his availability, but the team may limit his workload initially given his recent surgery and recovery timeline.
- Despite some earlier confusion, coaches and insiders confirm Kittle has had no setbacks and is expected to practice soon, with a potential return between Weeks 1-4 of the season.
- Fantasy managers should consider Kittle a risky low-end TE1 option for Week 1 due to possible limited snaps, and may want to have backup options like Jake Tonges in case Kittle is inactive.
- The 49ers are cautious about rushing Kittle back for the international opener, with some speculation that delaying his debut to Week 2 could benefit his long-term recovery and season outlook.
