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SANTA CLARA – George Kittle used the 49ers’ last trip to the Los Angeles Rams to finish off his single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end.

This time, his motivation is about starting the 49ers’ divisional record 1-0, as they open NFC West play Sunday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

“It’s something I’ve had circled on my calendar for a while,” Kittle said Thursday. I’m just really looking forward to being able to go back down there and finally giving them a good fight.”

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is tackled by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec.