US EditionPurdy, 49ers Eliminate Defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles with 23-19 Win in Wild-Card Game
- On Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was carted off with a right Achilles tendon injury and ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- On the play, Kittle caught a 6-yard pass from Brock Purdy and his right leg appeared to give way while engaged by Marcus Epps and Zach Baun with 5:53 left in the second quarter and the Eagles leading 13-7.
- The veteran tight end played just 11 games this season due to injuries, and Kittle had 57 catches for 628 yards and seven touchdowns while missing games with hamstring and ankle issues.
- Luke Farrell, listed as Kittle’s top backup, will replace him immediately while Jake Tonges should see increased action, as the 49ers have three tight ends on their 53‑man roster.
- He saluted the crowd and received an ovation as he was carted off the field, compounding roster losses that already included Ricky Pearsall and delivering a big blow to San Francisco’s offense during the NFC Wild Card Game.
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