"PHILADELPHIA George Kittle was carted off Lincoln Financial Field after injuring his right Achilles in the second quarter of the 49ers' game Sunday against the Eagles. Kittle's injury came when he was tackled by safety Marcus Epps on a 6-yard catch that opened the 49ers' fourth series, right after they fell behind 13-7. Teammates Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Juszczyk immediately arrived at Kittle's side and a couple of Eagles defenders took a knee, signaling a significant injury."
"That Kittle catch, at the 49ers' 29-yard line, was his only reception of the game. He was ruled out for the game shortly after the 49ers' drive ended. The disheartening sight of Kittle getting carted off was followed by a 45-yard reception from Jauan Jennings, then three Christian McCaffrey runs that gained just nine yards. Eddy Pineiro's 36-yard field goal pulled the 49ers within 13-10 with 2:50 left in the first half, a small consolation for a drive that opened with Kittle sustaining what appeared to be a serious injury."
George Kittle suffered a right Achilles injury in the second quarter after being tackled by Eagles safety Marcus Epps and was carted off and ruled out. Kittle's 6-yard catch at the 49ers' 29-yard line was his only reception of the game. Teammates and opposing defenders reacted immediately, indicating a significant injury. The 49ers managed a field goal to trail 13-10 at halftime but failed to position for a tying kick. Kittle entered the game with his left ankle taped from a prior sprain and had missed games earlier this season with hamstring and ankle issues. His exit recalled Purdy's torn elbow ligament at the same venue three years earlier.
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