Kittle carted off with Achilles injury in 49ers’ game at Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — George Kittle was carted off Lincoln Financial Field after injuring his right Achilles in the second quarter of the 49ers’ game Sunday against the Eagles.

Kittle’s injury came when he was tackled by safety Marcus Epps on a 6-yard catch that opened the 49ers’ fourth series, right after they fell behind 13-7.

Teammates Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Juszczyk immediately arrived at Kittle’s side and a couple of Eagles defenders took a knee, signaling a significant injury.