George Kittle at practice Monday

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) is practicing Monday, Sept. 7, in the portion open to the media, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. Why it Matters: Kittle tore his Achilles in the playoffs last season and has made a speedy recovery. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll b

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Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) is practicing Monday, Sept. 7, in the portion open to the media, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.

Why it Matters: Kittle tore his Achilles in the playoffs last season and has made a speedy recovery. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll be back to the Kittle fantasy owners know. He's a great blocker and can be an asset there, especially as they face the Los Angeles Rams' daunting edge rushers. View him as a low-end TE1 until we see a flash of old.

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