NBC Sports Rotoworld on George Kittle

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Kittle would be at least one—likely two—tiers higher if he hadn't suffered a torn Achilles at the end of the 2025 season. He appears to be on track to play in Week 1, but Achilles issues haven't been kind to older players in recent seasons. Kittle, who will turn 33 during the season, may have lost more than just a step because of the injury.
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Kittle's torn Achilles at 33 creates major uncertainty despite Week 1 timeline.

Kittle suffered a torn Achilles at the end of the 2025 season and appears to be on track to play in Week 1, but Achilles issues haven't been kind to older players in recent seasons. Kittle, who will turn 33 during the season, may have lost more than just a step because of the injury. The source notes that fantasy managers truly cannot know until they see him play again. He is placed in Tier 5.

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