George Kittle Trending Toward Week 1 Return vs. Rams

49ers tight end George Kittle is trending toward a return for the Week 1 matchup against the Rams in Australia. Following a positive check-up with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Wednesday regarding his January Achilles surgery, Kittle remains ahead of schedule in his recovery. Reports confirm he has a legitimate chance to play in the season opener, providing a significant boost to the San Francisco offense as they finalize preparations for the regular season.