One of the biggest questions facing the San Francisco 49ers is whether tight end George Kittle will be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season. It’s a target Kittle has set for himself and believes is achievable. His Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round was serious, as all Achilles injuries are, but it appeared less severe than initially feared. While that is ultimately good news, it doesn’t change the reality that recovering from an Achilles injury can take several months, and in some cases up to a year, to fully regain strength and return to peak condition. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show , 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was noncommittal about a possible Week 1 return, but stated that if anyone could return earlier than expected with such an injury, it's Kittle. Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle before action against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field.…