George Kittle returns to San Francisco 49ers lineup for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is scheduled to play in the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. The team cleared Kittle from the injury report entirely following his recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon sustained in January. Although Kittle participated in practice on a limited basis throughout the week, the 49ers confirmed he carries no status for the matchup. Kittle was previously activated off the physically unable to perform list earlier than anticipated. While his snap count could be restricted due to the recovery timeframe, fantasy analysts continue to recommend his inclusion in active lineups given his previous production levels.

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