The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [49ers +/-] Soaring Win in Philly
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Jan 12, 2026 Tim and Matt dive into the 49ers' thrilling wild-card victory over the Eagles, celebrating key plays like the impactful reverse-pass. They discuss the challenges brought by George Kittle's Achilles tear and how it influenced team dynamics. Evaluating Brock Purdy’s performance reveals his critical late-game composure. The duo compares this win to previous upsets and offers a sneak peek at the upcoming rematch with Seattle, highlighting injury updates and the team's rising confidence.
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Underdog Grit Fuels Late-Game Surges
- The 49ers repeatedly overperform when viewed as underdogs, finding grit and creative plays late in games.
- Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows note the team leans on improvisation and bold calls like the Sky Bang reverse-pass to spark comebacks.
Kittle's Achilles Tear Shifted Leadership
- George Kittle tore his Achilles early in the game, a devastating locker-room loss for the 49ers.
- Tim Kawakami describes Kittle as the emotional leader whose absence forced others to step up.
Single Plays Can Flip Momentum
- The trick play to Juwan Jennings and subsequent McCaffrey scores signaled the 49ers could beat the Eagles despite injuries.
- Barrows and Kawakami view those plays as pivotal momentum changers that revealed the team's belief.