The current surge in search interest surrounding George Kittle is primarily due to recent developments regarding his health following a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Reports indicate that Kittle suffered an injury during this game, leading to heightened concern among fans and followers of the San Francisco 49ers.
Significant news coverage confirms that Kittle was carted off the field, which is an alarming situation for any athlete, particularly one of Kittle’s prominence on the team. This type of injury report often triggers an immediate spike in searches, as fans look for the latest updates on his condition and implications for upcoming games.
Moreover, details released by various sources indicate that Kittle has been diagnosed with an Achilles injury and has been ruled out for a certain period. The specificity and severity of the injury contribute to the urgency of the search interest, as fans and analysts alike want to understand how this will impact the 49ers’ season and their playoff prospects.
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His achilles popped. Fuck
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And at that age too… Would be an awful way to end a career…
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He could also just come back in 2 years
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He’ll be nearly 34 when he comes back. I love him but it’s fair to wonder how much he’ll have in the tank at that point.
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34? Kittle? No way. He was a rookie just a couple years ago… nope nope nope can’t be
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Granted, he was an uncharacteristically old rookie. Was 24 when drafted I believe.
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Future WWE Champion.
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Crazy ripple effect you can see it go up to his quads
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*hamstring. Quads are anterior Achilles is connected to the calf then you got your knee and hamstring above it all on the posterior side
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Achilles
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Devastating. Brutal. Hope he can rebound.
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Probably out for next year too now. Brutal injury and brutal timing.
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He’s 32. Legit chance he’ll be nearly 34 when he’s back out there again.
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I’m 34 and bed ridden with back spasms this weekend, how these guys do it idk.
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Hope you get well soon man.
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Not my first rodeo with them, but had adjusted my life and work stuff to minimize the chronic back stuff, but was hauling shingles on Friday and bzzzzzt the spasms hit and it’s like being paralyzed out of pain unless I lay just right.
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Shit man, hope you heal up quick!
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The Three S’s for healthy living in your thirties: Stretch, sleep, and six pack (core/abdominal abs). Take time out of your day to prioritize these and your health will go a longggg way as you age
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Ope misread that, stretching out on the couch with a 6 pack of beer and napping instead
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If that’s not living a good healthy 30s I don’t want it then!
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They work out and are active, your age isn’t remotely the problem, it’s your lifestyle.
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They have the best healthcare and trainers money can buy, they are insanely competitive, and multiple millions of other reasons. Hope your back feels better soon!
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Because their bodies are in top shape and it’s their entire lives
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Classic 9ers odd year even year. We’re going to be picking top 5 next year!
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We are seeing Achilles injuries more and more….and in every sport.
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Players playing through lower body injuries. Body always compensates to failure.
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Or normies. Lol. I had tendinitis in my Achilles a couple years ago. Compensating with my other leg led to … tendinitis in the other Achilles. It was a blast
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Ha, I tore my rotator cuff and labrum in my right shoulder pitching and slowly through the years I’ve developed major issues with my left shoulder from overcompensation. Shit sucks
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We’ve squeezed every last ounce of juice out of athletes that putting even more strain on them pushes them past what’s humanly possible in the long term
M
Not to bring hockey into it, but I truly believe part of why Phil Kessel was able to have such an ironman streak is because he’s not ripped. Feels like the guys who are super shredded are often the most injury prone.
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Its because these players are getting wear and tear for almost a whole decade before going pro. Look at how many carries Derrick Henry had in high school alone
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I don’t get it. Been watching sports since early 80s, I don’t recall ever seeing this many (any?) achilles tears I feel like Kobe tearing his was the first one I remember. Ever since, it’s been so much more prevalent.
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Kids used to not specialize so young. Playing one sport exclusively year round starting younger and younger isn’t good. Playing different sports at a less competitive level exposes kids to a range of movements and activities with less pressure.
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1) Athletes are bigger stronger and faster 2) players are playing more games. The season is longer than ever. 3) modern medicine is good enough to get people back from what used to be career ending. But this leaves them more vulnerable for repeat injuries which adds to the total you’re seeing.
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Kittle’s been playing through an ankle injury. When tatum ruptured his achillies, he had been playing through an ankle sprain for the two months prior,
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Weak link when everyone is bigger, faster, stronger. Like pitchers and their UCL. IMO.
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Modern juicing I guess
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Hate to see it. Kittle is a tremendous player that is just fun to watch.
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100%, that pop is clear as day
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Yup. Very easy to see on replay. That’s a wrap – figuratively and literally.
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Saw it on the second watch and winced. Big Kittle fan, this sucks.
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The negative step is an Achilles killer. Especially in your 30s. I full snapped at 34, almost 36 now and just getting running again. Chatting with my surgeon, mid 30s dudes doing negative steps and driving off it is what gets them.
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That pop and ripple up the calf can’t be anything else. Fucking sucks :/
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32, that might be a career. Fuck me
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I refuse to believe Kittle will retire before he literally can’t walk anymore. The Niners could tell him “sorry but you can’t play TE anymore” and he’ll put on 60 pounds and become an elite LT.
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He’s a gamer.
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Nah. This dude could be stuck in a bear trap and he’d still be playing.
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“If you see me in a fight with a bear, help the bear.”
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Nonsense. He’d gnaw off the leg first.
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He’d eat the bear trap for nutrients
Additional Sources:
FOX Sports – 49ers’ George Kittle is carted off the field 💔
ABC7 San Francisco – 49ers’ George Kittle suffers Achilles injury, ruled out
