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49ers need Kittle to 'step up' against Eagles

January 8, 2026 03:43 PM

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter assess the 49ers' passing attack for their Wild Card clash with the Eagles, highlighting why George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall's availability looms large for San Francisco.

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