Why unsung heroes are the key for the 49ers playoff success
Niners Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs despite significant injuries, including star tight end George Kittle's torn Achilles.
- The 49ers' linebackers faced a crisis with multiple injuries, but recently signed Eric Kendricks and Garrett Wallow stepped up impressively, combining for 16 tackles and solid coverage in their first significant action together.
- Defensive end Keion White made a crucial sack late in the game that disrupted a potential Eagles scoring drive, while rookie safety Marques Sigle also contributed significantly with six tackles and a key pass breakup.
- On offense, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had a breakout game with six catches for 111 yards, filling the
