49ers TE George Kittle getting work in at practice. Still TBD whether he’ll go in opener coming off his Achilles injury. Via @LindseyThiry on X

What happened: George Kittle's availability remains TBD as he works back from a torn Achilles. San Francisco activated him from active/PUP before departing for Australia.

Why it matters: Week 1 is a division game, raising the stakes of the availability decision. The matchup will be the NFL's first regular-season contest in Australia.

By the numbers: The opener falls 242 days after Kittle sustained the injury on Jan. 11.

What to watch: San Francisco's next injury report should offer a clearer indication of Kittle's availability.

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