Matt Waldman on George Kittle

VideoCaptured August 20, 2026

From the video

George KD's coming off an Achilles... I don't know what his return to play looks like. I don't know if he he'll be back week one or if he'll be back early season

Mentioned at 5:31 – 40:21

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

Injury concerns and age create uncertainty for Kittle

George Kittle is dealing with the lingering effects of an Achilles injury and is expected to be less than 100% early in the season, creating uncertainty about his Week 1 availability and overall effectiveness. He is in the twilight of his career, and his injury status necessitates the team relying on other players to fill the gap in the run game and provide post-catch production.