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Kittle's Injury: 49ers' Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance

San Francisco Forty-Niners secure playoff win, but lose star tight end George Kittle to season-ending Achilles injury. Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell step up to fill the void as Kittle aims for a September return.

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