What happened: George Kittle told Adam Schefter he still expects to be ready to fly with the 49ers to Australia and play in the Sept. 10 regular-season opener against the Rams. The report, relayed via Nick Wagoner, comes with the team's departure now 17 days away.
Why it matters: San Francisco opens its season against a Rams team already 1-0 this preseason after beating Kansas City 20-12. Kittle's availability for the opener would restore the 49ers' top tight end for the trip to Melbourne.
By the numbers: Kittle is the same tight end who deadlifted 665 pounds in an Achilles rehab video last month while working back from surgery.
What to watch: The 49ers depart for Australia in 17 days, with Kittle's final Week 1 status expected to firm up before the flight.