George Kittle returns to play for 49ers against Rams in Australia
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is active for tonight’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Kittle was removed from the injury report after completing his recovery from an Achilles injury sustained in January. The 32-year-old participated in individual drills last month after his activation from the Physically Unable to Perform list. His return to the active roster follows a period of uncertainty regarding his availability for the season opener. This matchup represents the first time an NFL game has been held in Australia. Elsewhere in the league, the Seattle Seahawks opened their season with a 13-10 win over the New England Patriots, a game that saw injuries to Sam Darnold and A.J. Brown.
- •George Kittle is cleared to play in the season opener against the Rams.
- •The 49ers and Rams play in Australia for the first NFL game held there.
- •Kittle previously recovered from an Achilles injury suffered in January.
- •The 49ers activated Kittle from the Physically Unable to Perform list last month.
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"The San Francisco 49ers have received the final George Kittle injury update ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday evening in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, George Kittle has been lifted from the injury report and will officially suit up in Melbourne, Australia, […] The post Is George Kittle Playing In the San Francisco 49ers Week 1 Game Against Rams? appeared first on HEAVY.
"The San Francisco 49ers secured a dominant 27-7 win in Week 1 over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in Australia. Moreover, with all the hype surrounding the Rams after their offseason moves, the Niners’ George Kittle couldn’t help but troll them postgame. “I mean, personally, it means the absolute world because last time […] The post George Kittle Has Strong Message for Rams After 49ers Win in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
"The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are set to square off in Australia, and we broke down the latest on George Kittle's injury and status.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:28 AMGeorge Kittle Has Strong Message for Rams After 49ers Win in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers secured a dominant 27-7 win in Week 1 over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in Australia. Moreover, with all the hype surrounding the Rams after their offseason moves, the Niners’ George Kittle couldn’t help but troll them postgame. “I mean, personally, it means the absolute world because last time […] The post George Kittle Has Strong Message for Rams After 49ers Win in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:07 AMIs George Kittle Playing In the San Francisco 49ers Week 1 Game Against Rams?
The San Francisco 49ers have received the final George Kittle injury update ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday evening in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, George Kittle has been lifted from the injury report and will officially suit up in Melbourne, Australia, […] The post Is George Kittle Playing In the San Francisco 49ers Week 1 Game Against Rams? appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:39 PMIs George Kittle playing in Week 1? Latest on San Francisco 49ers TE
George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in January. Is he ready to go against the Rams now that it's September?
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:48 PMGeorge Kittle cleared to play
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) has been removed from the injury report and will play in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:24 PMWill George Kittle play tonight for 49ers vs. Rams?
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are set to square off in Australia, and we broke down the latest on George Kittle's injury and status.
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