The 49ers came out of Philadelphia with a triumphant 23-19 victory over the Eagles in the wild-card round, but they devastatingly lost George Kittle to a torn achilles injury. The All-Pro tight end—one of the most beloved figures in the league—went down in the second quarter with the injury, and will now be out until at least next season.

George Kittle’s Achilles recovery after the 49ers’ Wild Card win could allow an early 2026 return, Dr. David J. Chao says.

The Eagles’ season ended the same way it had unfolded for months, with a promising start, a stalled finish, and unanswered questions about why a roster so similar to last year’s Super Bowl champions never quite became the same team again.

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