Lions Hit With Brutal Injury News Right Before Season Opener vs Saints

The Detroit Lions will be without a key piece of depth in the backfield when they play the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.

SANTA CLARA — There’s no more pressing decision for the San Francisco 49ers than the names that will make up the passenger manifest for Wednesday’s globe-crossing flight. Who gets on the plane will determine who has a chance of playing in their season opener against the Rams a week later, next Thursday in Melbourne, Au

The odds of George Kittle returning in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia have taken a turn for the better. The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly returned to practice, and the next three days will determine if he can start the season in Week 1.Kittle suffered an Achilles tear in the January 2

Bosa last practiced Aug. 3 before sitting out because of tendinitis in his knee. Kittle has been practicing since Aug. 23.

The 49ers Should Not Bring George Kittle to Australia for Week 1  Sports Illustrated