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49ers Eliminate Defending Champion Eagles 23-19 as Kittle Tears Achilles

George Kittle's confirmed Achilles tear leaves the 49ers shorthanded for a Divisional trip to top-seeded Seattle.

Overview

  • Christian McCaffrey caught two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including one on a trick pass from Jauan Jennings, to overturn a 16-10 deficit.
  • Brock Purdy finished with 262 passing yards, two touchdown throws and two interceptions in a turnover-heavy game decided late.
  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Kittle’s torn Achilles, ruling the team captain out for the remainder of the playoffs and likely much of next season.
  • San Francisco advances to face the Seahawks in Seattle in the Divisional Round, while the other NFC matchup pits the Bears against the Rams.
  • Philadelphia’s offense sputtered in key moments; coach Nick Sirianni said the team lacked explosive plays, and reports noted a sideline confrontation with A.J. Brown.