Great to hear that George Kittle is aiming for a Week 1 return, though management remains cautiously optimistic rather than making any official guarantees. Even if the season opener proves too ambitious, the 49ers expect their star tight end back early in the 2026 campaign. Barring setbacks, even a stint on the PUP list would see him back on the field by Week 5 at the latest.

Kittle will return to a revamped passing game that will need his production to be successful. He provides a great source for upside in the later rounds of best ball drafts and has a couple good years left in dynasty leagues.