George Kittle, Nick Bosa Make the Flight as 49ers Head to Australia for Historic Opener: Reports
George Kittle and Nick Bosa made the flight to Australia with the San Francisco 49ers, fueling hopes both stars will suit up against the Rams on Sept. 10.
TL;DR
- The San Francisco 49ers are traveling to Australia for the first NFL game on the continent.
- The team will face the Los Angeles Rams to open the 2026 season on September 10.
- Tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa are traveling with the team, raising hopes for their return from injury.
- Kittle suffered a torn Achilles, and Bosa has been battling tendinitis after a torn ACL.
- Other 49ers players have also dealt with injuries, including Mike Evans, Kyle Juszczyk, and Ricky Pearsall.
- The 49ers are adjusting to the 17-hour time difference ahead of the game.
- The game will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- The Rams will have Matthew Stafford at quarterback, and the article mentions Aaron Donald coming out of retirement.