Is George Kittle playing today? Why 49ers TE is off to slow start in wild-card game

Dharya Sharma

Is George Kittle playing today? Why 49ers TE is off to slow start in wild-card game image

George Kittle is having another fantastic season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025.

In the regular season, Kigttle tallied 57 receptions for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games. When on the field, Kittle was a top target for quarterback Brock Purdy.

Though Kittle is a key piece of San Francisco's offense, he's off to a slow start in the wild-card round versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

Is George Kittle playing today?

UPDATE: Kittle was officially ruled out with an Achilles' injury. A heartbreaker for Kittle and the 49ers.

UPDATE: Kittle went down with an apparent leg injury during the second quarter on his first catch of the day and got carted off the field.

Prayers to Kittle.

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