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49ers’ George Kittle Says 'Football Sucks Sometimes' After Season-Ending Achilles Injury During Playoff Win

Story byGeorge Kittle/instagram; Lachlan Cunningham/Getty George and Claire KittleCharna FlamTue, January 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM UTC·3 min readNEED TO KNOWDuring the San Francisco 49ers' 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, Jan. 11, 49ers tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles tendonThe following day, he acknowledged the injury and transparently shared his mixed emotions“Football sucks sometimes. But I love it," he wrote on InstagramGeorge Kittle is candidly discussing the difficulties of professional football. Kittle, 32, was carried off the field with a torn Achilles tendon during the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers' Wild Card playoff victory against the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, Jan.

49ers’ George Kittle Says 'Football Sucks Sometimes' After Season-Ending Achilles Injury During Playoff Win

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  • 11. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Football sucks sometimes.
  • But I love it," the 49ers tight end began an Instagram post on the day after the game.
  • Kittle included some photos of himself on the field and a picture of his wife, Claire Kittle, kissing him in the locker room.“I love these guys and this team.
  • Heartbroken but have felt so much love and support from everyone reaching out,” Kittle wrote.
  • “I’ll be good.
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