Claire Kittle couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a big blow at the start of their playoff run. The NFC West team escaped Lincoln Financial Field with a hard-fought 23-19 win over the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, but the win came at a cost.

Star tight end George Kittle suffered a season-ending injury in the second quarter. He was carted off the field, as fans feared the worst. The 49ers confirmed that Kittle suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on Monday. Fans felt for the seven-time Pro Bowler upon learning the news.

His wife, Claire Kittle, was in disbelief as she watched the play and its consequences live. Behind-the-scenes footage shared by Kristin Juszczyk on Instagram (via OurSF49ers on X) showed Claire Kittle’s raw reaction to her husband’s devastating injury.

She initially yelled at George Kittle to get up before dropping an F-bomb.

Juszczyk consoled her afterwards, before sharing a message about how hard it was to see Kittle suffer such a terrible injury.

George Kittle’s Wife Sends Heartfelt Message To 49ers TE After Season-Ending Injury

George Kittle and Claire Kittle (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Claire Kittle shared a touching message for her husband on Instagram. She took an excerpt of Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” to motivate her husband to return to the top of his abilities.

“He is the man who is not only daring enough to strive for things most would be too diffident to attempt, but he always does it all with great enthusiasm,” Claire posted. “No doubt he will take on this recovery with the same tenacity as he does with everything else, and he will back better than ever before. We love you.”

George Kittle forced the San Francisco 49ers to elevate Brayden Willis to the active roster. Jake Tonges will start against the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.