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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on George Kittle
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about George Kittle
PositiveInjurySep 8, 2026
George Kittle is likely to play in the 49ers' opener against the Rams, indicating recovery from injury concerns heading into the season.PositiveInjuryAug 31, 2026
Kittle has been practicing since Aug. 23 and is ramping up with the goal of playing in the opener vs. Rams.PositiveInjuryAug 23, 2026
George Kittle was activated by the 49ers, increasing his chances of playing in Week 1 against the Rams in Australia on Sept. 10, though his availability for the season opener remains uncertain following his Achilles injury.PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026
Kittle is close to practicing and has a chance to play in the 49ers' season opener against the Rams in Australia, just eight months after tearing his Achilles; he is hoping to be ready for the game.PositiveRoleNo date
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle stated in June that the team prefers grass fields and that it is better on players' bodies, emphasizing that the World Cup demonstrated it is possible to install quality grass fields in NFL stadiums.NegativeMatchupNo date
All-Pro tight end forced into protection role against Garrett; on third-and-9 play from last season, 49ers had to keep Kittle in to help Hall of Famer Trent Williams in protection against Garrett. Kittle had to release late and was easily covered, while Garrett still walked Williams back into Brock Purdy's lap even with the chip. 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster said finding out about Rams' acquisition of Garrett felt like a 'gut punch,' as players like Garrett force schematic adjustments that offenses don't want to make.