The 49ers will likely have to navigate the rest of the postseason without their star tight end.

George Kittle had to be carted off the field after he suffered an Achilles injury after making a catch and being tackled along the sideline with 5:58 left in the second quarter on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. 

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. AP

The former All-Pro caught a short first-down pass for 6-yards from Brock Purdy near the right sideline. He never quite had his footing as he was tackled by Eagles safety Marcus Epps

Kittle, one of the most dynamic pass-catching tight ends in the league, immediately grabbed the back of his right ankle, which appeared to get twisted as he was driven out of bounds. It was his first catch of the game.

The seven-time Pro Bowler played just 11 games this season as he was limited by injuries, including missing five contests with a hamstring injury.

49ers’ owner Jed York and Kittle’s wife, Claire, walked into the 49ers locker room and appeared visibly somber, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported.

When on the field, Kittle remained very productive with 57 catches for 628 yards and seven touchdowns.

George Kittle injured his right Achilles on the play. @zgsportsmedia/X

49ers tight end George Kittle (85) gestures as he is carted off the field after an injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Eagles led the NFC Wild Card game 13-7 at the time of the injury and took a 13-10 lead into the half.

The 49ers are looking to return back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2024, when they lost to the Chiefs.

San Francisco finished the season 12-5, but saw the Seahawks nab the No. 1 seed in the NFC