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Kittle's Achilles rehab progressing well; 49ers optimistic on Week 1 return

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Placed on active/PUP list with Achilles injury; targeting Week 1 return. Lynch stated, "George's rehab is coming tremendous. I know you guys have heard from him. He's doing really well. That's very exciting. He's doing everything possible to be ready for Week 1. We're thrilled with his process." The 49ers' optimistic tone and Kittle's proactive rehab effort suggest strong Week 1 availability outlook for the elite tight end.

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George's rehab is coming tremendous. I know you guys have heard from him. He's doing really well. That's very exciting. He's doing everything possible to be ready for Week 1. We're thrilled with his process.
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What did Niners Nation say about George Kittle?
Placed on active/PUP list with Achilles injury; targeting Week 1 return. Lynch stated, "George's rehab is coming tremendous. I know you guys have heard from him. He's doing really well. That's very exciting. He's doing everything possible to be ready for Week 1. We're thrilled with his process." The 49ers' optimistic tone and Kittle's proactive rehab effort suggest strong Week 1 availability outlook for the elite tight end.
Is this good or bad for George Kittle's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for George Kittle (TE). Kittle's Achilles rehab progressing well; 49ers optimistic on Week 1 return
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