US Edition49ers’ George Kittle Reaches Out to Fans on Instagram After Season-Ending Injury
Brock Purdy led a crucial late drive as the 49ers overcame a 23-19 deficit despite George Kittle’s season-ending Achilles injury, securing a wild-card playoff victory.
- On January 11, 2026, the 6-seed San Francisco 49ers rallied to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 at Lincoln Financial Field, with Brock Purdy leading the winning drive and finding Christian McCaffrey for a 4-yard touchdown.
- Brock Purdy's track record of late comebacks built team belief, and the rehearsed Skyy Bang Reverse from Jauan Jennings to Christian McCaffrey produced a crucial go-ahead score.
- San Francisco's defense forced multiple turnovers, including a key fourth-down pass breakup by linebacker Eric Kendricks and a second-half interception by San Francisco cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.
- George Kittle's second-quarter Achilles tear ended his season and likely the next, removing a veteran leader with 595 receptions and 8,008 yards.
- The victory also reinforces the San Francisco 49ers franchise's playoff resilience with five straight wild-card wins, while Kyle Shanahan, head coach, said he 'very strongly' preferred playing Sunday to avoid a short turnaround.
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Here's what Kittle's possible yearlong recovery from torn Achilles could look like: UCSF doctor
The injury ended Kittle's season. The recovery will be painful and extensive, something that medical experts say could take anywhere between nine and 12 months before Kittle gets back on the field.
Marin Independent Journal
49ers’ George Kittle reaches out to fans on Instagram after season-ending injury
The season is over for George Kittle, but the positivity remains as strong as ever. The 49ers’ tight end tore his right Achilles Sunday in a 23-19 wild card playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles on an unremarkable 6-yard pass from Brock Purdy with 5:58 left to go in the first half. On his only reception of the game, Kittle’s foot was twisted awkwardly on a tackle by Philadelphia safety Marcus Epps. After being examined by the 49ers’ medical s…
George Kittle Breaks Silence With ‘Heartbroken’ Message After Brutal Injury News
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle broke his silence with an emotional Instagram post after suffering a torn right Achilles in the team’s 23-19 NFC wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11, 2026.“Football sucks sometimes. But I love it… Heartbroken… We aren’t done yet!” Kittle wrote, adding that when “your team owner is the first person to meet you in the locker room, you know you’re in a special place.” View this p…
Herald and News
49ers overcome injuries to defeat Eagles in wild-card thriller
The San Francisco 49ers have overcome injuries to secure a 23-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round. Star tight end George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles tendon in the second quarter. Despite this, Brock Purdy…
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