Nick Bosa and George Kittle prepare to face Rams in season opener
8 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Nick Bosa and George Kittle appear set to play for the start of the NFL season this Thursday. Both players have been trending toward active status for the matchup against the Rams. Their participation comes as the team prepares to begin its regular season schedule. Their presence on the field would bolster the lineup for the opening game. No further updates regarding their specific injury status or practice limitations have been released by the team. The status of both players remains the primary focus for the opening week roster preparation.
- •Nick Bosa and George Kittle are trending toward active status for Thursday's game.
- •The team opens its season against the Rams.
- •Bosa and Kittle are expected to be available for the season opener.
- •The game is scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers deliver massive injury update on George Kittle ahead of Week 1
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — George Kittle, Nick Bosa have no injury designations for Thursday's game
- 7:40 AMESPN — 49ers' Kittle, Bosa off injury report, cleared to play against Rams
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers Week 1 injury report: Status updates on Nick Bosa, George Kittle
- 4:20 AMESPN — Bosa to face Rams; Kittle trending that way, too
"The 49ers will welcome back two of their biggest stars from significant injuries for their Week 1 matchup against the Rams in Melbourne.
"The 49ers are set to welcome two of their biggest stars back to the lineup for their first game of the 2026 season.
"The San Francisco 49ers will be at nearly full strength Thursday night when they face the Los Angeles Rams.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:06 AM49ers deliver massive injury update on George Kittle ahead of Week 1
The 49ers got the best possible update on Kittle ahead of their showdown with the Rams on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:31 AMGeorge Kittle, Nick Bosa have no injury designations for Thursday's game
The 49ers are set to welcome two of their biggest stars back to the lineup for their first game of the 2026 season.
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 7:40 AM49ers' Kittle, Bosa off injury report, cleared to play against Rams
The 49ers will welcome back two of their biggest stars from significant injuries for their Week 1 matchup against the Rams in Melbourne.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:32 AM49ers Week 1 injury report: Status updates on Nick Bosa, George Kittle
The San Francisco 49ers will be at nearly full strength Thursday night when they face the Los Angeles Rams.
- ESPNSep 8, 2026, 4:20 AMBosa to face Rams; Kittle trending that way, too
All signs point toward Nick Bosa and George Kittle playing in Thursday's season opener vs. the Rams.
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