Yahoo Fantasy Football on George Kittle

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Kittle are both ticklish risk-reward picks, uber-talented stars who are both coming off major injuries (ACL for Kraft, Achilles for Kittle). Kittle was hurt in the playoffs. I'll probably lean away from both of these guys, reluctantly, afraid that they might not be fully healthy until late in the 2026 season

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Kittle's Achilles injury and late-season health timeline create 2026 risk.

Kittle is an uber-talented star coming off a major Achilles injury sustained in the playoffs. The source will probably lean away from Kittle, reluctantly, afraid that he might not be fully healthy until late in the 2026 season — if at all. Additionally, the source suspects Jake Tonges might be a sneaky-useful replacement for the 49ers this year, with Kittle and WR Ricky Pearsall both dealing with physical challenges.

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