Niner tight end George Kittle injured his Achilles in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Eagles, was ejected and San Francisco quickly punted.
Safety Marcus Epps tackled Kittle toward the sideline when his calf appeared to pop up as he planted him on the ground. He went downstairs and received medical attention before being helped onto a trailer.
Quarterback Brock Purdy and teammates hit him on the helmet as Kittle entered the locker room, reminiscent of the last time these two teams met in the playoffs, and Purdy suffered an elbow injury early in the contest.
The catch that caused the injury was Kittle’s first catch of the day. San Francisco trailed 13-7 when he left, though the 49ers went on to hit a field goal at the end of the drive.