Niners' Kittle targets Week 1, says he's 'on track...

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George Kittle says he's ahead of schedule recovering from a torn right Achilles and expects to play Week 1 against the Rams. The San Francisco 49ers tight end has become one of the league's most explosive weapons when healthy, making his potential availability a significant factor in the team's offense as the season opener approaches. His recovery timeline will be closely monitored; even a few days' difference could determine whether the Niners have their star pass-catcher available from the start.