From the episode

with the Achilles is that you're usually and I would say usually, but really like very, very commonly seeing a major dip in production, explosiveness and overall kind of ability to stay on the field... he's also age 32. So that may slow him down a bit... I don't know that you can expect the same George Kittle that we've been seeing. I would expect the following season him to look much more like that.

STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Expect a major dip in production, explosiveness, and ability to stay on the field after Achilles injury. At age 32, recovery may be slower. Do not expect the same George Kittle this season; production should improve in the following season.

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