The 49ers wanted to make George Kittle as comfortable as possible.

New details have emerged about the story involving George Kittle and a bottle of tequila, following his Achilles tear in the San Francisco 49ers’ playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

George Kittle had to be carted off the field after hurting his Achilles in the second quarter. Unfortunately, Kittle and the 49ers received confirmation soon after that it was a torn Achilles.

Soon after, it was reported that a 49ers employee was seen carrying a bottle of tequila to the locker room. That led to speculation that Kittle was going straight into party mode.

In an update, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that it was patron tequila. George Kittle did, in fact, ask for the tequila, and it was delivered from the suite of the 49ers’ owner. Russini added that the bottle was “now empty.”

So there you have it. Kittle seemingly wanted some alcohol to numb the physical and emotional pain of his season-ending victory. And a 49ers 23-19 victory may or may not have led to him drinking more alcohol to celebrate after finishing the bottle.

49ers Must Move Forward Without George Kittle

George Kittle (85) is carted off the field (Photo via Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

With their win, the San Francisco 49ers move on to the Divisional Round, where they’ll take on the Seattle Seahawks.

It’s a rematch of their week 18 battle for first place in the NFC. Seattle won that round, 13-3, thanks to a stellar performance from their defense on the road. This time around, the Seahawks will have home-field advantage. And they won’t have to worry about neutralizing the Niners’ biggest offensive weapon.

Kittle had five catches for 29 yards in their last meeting. He finished the regular season with 57 catches for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in just 11 contests. And he had one catch for six yards before leaving Sunday’s Wild Card win vs. the Eagles.

Kyle Shanahan will have his work cut out for him as he tries to figure out how to compensate for Kittle’s loss on a short week. The Niners and Seahawks are scheduled to play next Saturday.

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.