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San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles: 2026 Wild Card Playoff Preview
The San Francisco 49ers head to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card showdown on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. The sixth-seeded 49ers (12-5) take on the third-seeded Eagles (11-6) in a rematch of their 2023 NFC Championship clash.
Game Details
When: Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
TV: FOX
Weather: 42°F
How They Got Here
San Francisco finished 12-5 but lost the NFC West title to Seattle after falling 13-3 in their Week 18 finale. The 49ers went 7-2 on the road during the regular season and enter the playoffs having won six of their last seven games before the Seattle loss.
Philadelphia captured the NFC East crown with an 11-6 record. The Eagles rested most starters in their Week 18 loss to Washington. They're 5-3 at home this season and boast a perfect 5-0 record in home playoff games under coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Quarterback Matchup
Brock Purdy leads San Francisco's offense with 2,167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across nine games. The 49ers also got significant contributions from Mac Jones, who threw for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 appearances.
Jalen Hurts has been efficient for Philadelphia, completing 65 percent of his passes for 3,224 yards and 25 touchdowns against just six interceptions. He's also dangerous with his legs, rushing for 421 yards and eight scores.
Offensive Stars
Christian McCaffrey remains the focal point of San Francisco's attack. The versatile running back accumulated 1,202 rushing yards on 311 carries with 10 touchdowns while adding 924 receiving yards on 102 catches and seven receiving scores. He played all 17 games and touched the ball 413 times.
Saquon Barkley anchors Philadelphia's ground game with 1,140 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 280 carries. He also contributed 273 receiving yards. The Eagles feature a dynamic receiving duo in DeVonta Smith (1,008 yards, 77 catches, 4 TDs) and A.J. Brown (1,003 yards, 78 catches, 7 TDs). Tight end Dallas Goedert set a career high with 11 touchdowns.
Defensive Leaders
San Francisco's defense is led by linebacker Dee Winters, who recorded 101 tackles. Defensive end Clelin Ferrell added four sacks. The 49ers will be without star linebacker Fred Warner, who's on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Philadelphia's defense features linebacker Zack Baun, who led the team with 123 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Jalyx Hunt contributed 6.5 sacks, while cornerback Cooper DeJean made his presence felt with 85 tackles, two interceptions, and 16 passes defended.
Recent Form
The 49ers were rolling before their Week 18 stumble, winning four straight games including road victories at Cleveland (26-8) and Indianapolis (48-27). They also posted impressive wins over Tennessee (37-24) and Chicago (42-38).
Philadelphia won three consecutive games before resting starters in Week 18. Their victories included a 13-12 road win at Buffalo, a 29-18 triumph at Washington, and a dominant 31-0 shutout of Las Vegas at home.
Key Injuries
San Francisco will closely monitor left tackle Trent Williams (hamstring), who's listed as questionable. Williams is crucial to the 49ers' offensive line. Linebacker Tatum Bethune has been ruled out with a groin injury.
Philadelphia has several key players listed as questionable, including right tackle Lane Johnson (foot), linebacker Nakobe Dean (hamstring), and tight end Dallas Goedert (knee). Defensive tackle Jalen Carter is dealing with a hip issue.
Our Prediction
| Category | 49ers | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 12-5 | 11-6 |
| Seed | 6th | 3rd |
| Location | Away (7-2) | Home (5-3) |
| Points Per Game | 25.7 | 22.3 |
The Eagles hold home-field advantage and have been dominant at Lincoln Financial Field in playoff games under this regime. Philadelphia's defense ranks fifth in points allowed while San Francisco has struggled defensively down the stretch. The 49ers' season could hinge on Trent Williams' availability to protect Purdy.
Final Score Prediction: Eagles 27, 49ers 20
What's at Stake
The winner advances to face the second-seeded Chicago Bears in the Divisional Round. For San Francisco, this represents a chance to bounce back from their disappointing Week 18 loss and make another deep playoff run. Philadelphia aims to defend their Super Bowl title and continue their perfect home playoff record under Sirianni.
| Passing | C/Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy [QB] | 18/31 | 262 | 8.5 | 2 | 2 | 1-5 |
| Jauan Jennings [WR] | 1/1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | Yds | Att | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyy Moore [WR] | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Brock Purdy [QB] | 24 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| Christian McCaffrey [RB] | 48 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
| Receiving | Tgts | Rec | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Farrell [TE] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore [WR] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk [FB] | 4 | 4 | 49 | 27 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings [WR] | 3 | 1 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| George Kittle [TE] | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges [TE] | 3 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey [RB] | 8 | 6 | 66 | 29 | 2 |
| Demarcus Robinson [WR] | 7 | 6 | 111 | 61 | 1 |
| Malik Turner [WR] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles | Fum |
|---|---|
| Skyy Moore [WR] | 1 |
| Brock Purdy [QB] | 1 |
| Interceptions | Int | Yds | TD |
|---|
| Tackles | Tckl | Solo | Sck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keion White [DE] | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Bryce Huff [DE] | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock [S] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Clelin Ferrell [DE] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore [WR] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Okuayinonu [DT] | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir [CB] | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges [TE] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Renardo Green [CB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha [S] | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham [LB] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown [S] | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr. [DE] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks [LB] | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Upton Stout [CB] | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins [DT] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle [S] | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Garret Wallow [LB] | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| CJ West [DT] | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kick Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Robinson Jr. [RB] | 3 | 64 | 26 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore [WR] | 2 | 42 | 23 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyy Moore [WR] | 2 | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | Lng | XPM | XPA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro [PK] | 1/1 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Punting | No | Yds | TB | in20 | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Morstead [P] | 3 | 103 | 0 | 1 | 43 |
| Passing | C/Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts [QB] | 20/35 | 168 | 4.8 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 |
| Rushing | Yds | Att | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley [RB] | 106 | 26 | 0 | 29 |
| Jalen Hurts [QB] | 14 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Dallas Goedert [TE] | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby [RB] | 19 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Receiving | Tgts | Rec | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley [RB] | 6 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown [WR] | 7 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith [WR] | 11 | 8 | 70 | 15 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert [TE] | 7 | 4 | 33 | 15 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson [WR] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Shipley [RB] | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Darius Cooper [WR] | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Fumbles | Fum |
|---|
| Interceptions | Int | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell [CB] | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Tackles | Tckl | Solo | Sck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoree' Jackson [CB] | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis [DT] | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship [S] | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Zack Baun [LB] | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown [S] | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell [CB] | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Byron Young [DT] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter [DT] | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr. [LB] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith [LB] | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean [CB] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo [DT] | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Shipley [RB] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr. [LB] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps [S] | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean [LB] | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Kick Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britain Covey [WR] | 2 | 61 | 31 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|
| Kicking | FG | Lng | XPM | XPA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott [PK] | 2/2 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Punting | No | Yds | TB | in20 | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Mann [P] | 4 | 208 | 1 | 1 | 58 |
