Summary
The San Francisco 49ers won against the Philadelphia Eagles in a close game, but their victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to their tight end, George Kittle. Kittle suffered a torn Achilles, which will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs and much of the 2026 NFL season.
Key Facts
- The 49ers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in the wild card round.
- George Kittle, a tight end for the 49ers, was injured during the game.
- Kittle has a torn Achilles, a serious leg injury.
- He will miss the rest of the playoffs and a significant part of the 2026 season.
- Kittle is an important player and leader for the 49ers.
- His wife shared her emotional response to his injury on social media.
- The 49ers will next face the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.
