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George Kittle 'ahead of schedule' in Achilles injury return. Will he play Week 1?

The San Francisco 49ers have been a battered squad, but received some good news that one of their key players is eyeing a return. San Francisco's George Kittle has been optimistic about his return from an Achilles injury he suffered in the 49ers' wild card-round win over the Philadelphia Eagles, eyeing a potential return date of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season; the Niners kick off their season in Melbourne, Australia to face NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Kittle's recovery timeline is "ahead of schedule," further clarifying his Week 1 status.

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