It's seven months to the very day that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered an Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. It ended in devastating circumstances, but an offseason rehab regimen has made it look increasingly possible that he might return for Week 1. The chances of George Kittle's Week 1 return look increasingly possibleJan 3, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) takes the field before the game at Levi's Stadium. There's one more month until the season opener and a possible return feels even more likely. His unwavering dedication to making his return just eight months after suffering the injury is simply remarkable.