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Article13 Fantasy Football Injuries to Monitor (2026)
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George Kittle is one of the most important injury situations to monitor because he is attempting an aggressive return from a torn Achilles suffered in January. The good news is that he has cleared a major hurdle. San Francisco activated him from the PUP list on August 23rd, making him eligible to play immediately rather than requiring him to miss the first four games. But at this point, we can expect him to play in the league's opening match in Australia.
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Achilles recovery ahead of schedule; expected to play Week 1 in Australia.

Attempting aggressive return from torn Achilles suffered in January; cleared major hurdle by being activated from PUP list on August 23rd, making him eligible to play immediately rather than requiring first four games missed. Has returned to practice with initial work limited to individual drills, now progressing to full team activity. Just over seven months removed from injury, making Week 1 return unusually quick recovery for Achilles tear, but source expects him to play in league's opening match in Australia.

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