"The 49ers, who won 12 games despite playing most of the season without defensive end Nick Bosa (ACL) and linebacker Fred Warner (ankle), among others, had withstood the repeated injuries. San Francisco had even shrugged off a massive offseason roster reset and used the doubts about its outlook as fuel. That resolve was tested again Sunday, when tight end George Kittle left because of an injured right Achilles that kept him out for most of the game and could cost him all of next season,"
"Despite that devastating injury to another team leader and captain, the 49ers, as they had so many times this season, continued to battle. Unlikely heroes -- such as wideout Demarcus Robinson and a much-maligned defense -- emerged once more. Common sense would indicate the magic is destined to run out at some point. But these Niners will keep playing with house money, betting on themselves even in the toughest of times."
The 49ers won 23-19 over the Philadelphia Eagles and will travel to Seattle for the NFC divisional round. The team won 12 games despite missing key players most of the season, including Nick Bosa (ACL) and Fred Warner (ankle). San Francisco absorbed a massive offseason roster reset and used doubts about its outlook as motivation. Tight end George Kittle left the game with a right Achilles injury that kept him out for most of the contest and could cost him the next season. Unlikely contributors like Demarcus Robinson and an improved defense helped the 49ers persevere.
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