From the episode

By all accounts, it really sounds like Kittle's recovery is coming along well. And remember, Harmon, at some point in the offseason, Kittle talked about this injury and sort of explained, and I'm not going to try to do it again here. I think I did it on an episode in the offseason. But he explained that it was a type of Achilles injury where it was going to allow it to heal quicker.

STACKED’s take

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Kittle's Achilles has strong blood flow; realistic week-one availability expected.

Matt Harmon reports that George Kittle's Achilles injury recovery is progressing well. Kittle explained during the offseason that his specific type of Achilles injury has stronger blood flow to the affected area compared to typical Achilles injuries, allowing for faster healing. Harmon notes that Kittle is an incredible hard worker and has a realistic chance to be available week one, though even if he returns in week four, his current ADP represents great value.

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