San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle, Nick Bosa Out for Season
49ers Suffer Major Blows to Playoff Hopes
Kittle, Bosa Both Lost to Torn Ligaments
The San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes took a major hit on Sunday when it was announced that tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa will both miss the rest of the season due to torn ligaments.
Kittle suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the 49ers' 27-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Bosa, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year, tore his left ACL in the same game.
The 49ers are now 3-4 on the season and face an uphill battle to make the playoffs. Kittle and Bosa are two of the team's most important players, and their absence will be a major blow.
Shanahan: 'It's a Tough Loss'
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said that losing Kittle and Bosa is a "tough loss" for the team.
"These are two of our best players, and they're both out for the season," Shanahan said. "It's a tough loss, but we're going to have to find a way to move on."
The 49ers will have to find a way to replace the production of Kittle and Bosa. Kittle is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, and Bosa is one of the best pass rushers in the league.
The 49ers have a bye next week, which will give them some time to regroup and figure out how to move forward without Kittle and Bosa.