The NFC Wild Card round showcases a rematch of recent playoff contenders as the No. 6 seed San Francisco 49ers travel to face the No. 3 seed Philadelphia Eagles. With the 49ers bouncing back from a down year and the Eagles securing a strong home advantage, this game features explosive offenses led by Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts, potentially decided by defensive fronts and weather conditions. Below is a full breakdown.
Venue Location
The game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This outdoor stadium, home to the Eagles since 2003, has a capacity of approximately 69,796 and is known for its raucous crowd and exposure to elements, which could influence play in mid-January.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM ET (1:30 PM PT).
Broadcast: The game will be broadcast on FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews (field reporter), Tom Rinaldi (field reporter)
Westwood One: Ian Eagle, Ross Tucke
Streaming available on NFL+ and other platforms.
Weather Updates
Forecasts indicate mild but potentially wet conditions for Philadelphia. Expect daytime highs around 48-52°F, cooling to 37°F by late afternoon. There’s a 55% chance of precipitation, possibly rain, with winds at 12 mph and low UV index (2). These conditions could make the field slick, favoring run games and limiting deep passes, though not as severe as typical winter weather.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with key ailments as of January 8, 2026 practice reports, but trends are positive for several starters.
San Francisco 49ers:
OT Trent Williams (Hamstring): Returned to practice – Massive boost for the line.
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WR Ricky Pearsall (Knee/Ankle): Jogging on the side, limited.
LB Dee Winters: Not spotted at practice.
EDGE Keion White: Not spotted.
DT Jordan Elliott (Knee): Limited.
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (Knee): Limited.
TE George Kittle (Ankle): Limited.
Overall: More bad news than good on Thursday, but Williams’ return is key; depth concerns on defense with players like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner having been banged up earlier.
Philadelphia Eagles:
OT Lane Johnson: Limited (rest/unspecified) – Trending positive.
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TE Dallas Goedert (Knee): Limited.
LB Nakobe Dean (Hamstring): Did not participate (DNP).
S Marcus Epps (Concussion): DNP.
EDGE Azeez Ojulari (Hamstring): DNP.
EDGE Jaelan Phillips: Status unclear.
Overall: Injury report improving; Dickerson (rest) and others full. Secondary and linebackers are areas to watch.
Player Matchups
This game features several pivotal battles, emphasizing run defense and quarterback protection in potentially rainy conditions:
49ers Two-Deep Defense vs. Eagles Run Game (Saquon Barkley): San Francisco’s front must contain Barkley’s explosiveness, especially with injuries to Warner and others.
QB Brock Purdy (49ers) vs. QB Jalen Hurts (Eagles): A duel of efficiency vs. dual-threat; Hurts’ mobility could exploit 49ers’ banged-up defense.
RB Christian McCaffrey (49ers) vs. Eagles Front Seven: McCaffrey’s all-purpose yards (2,126 combined) test Philly’s run defense.
49ers Pass Rush (Nick Bosa, if healthy) vs. Eagles Offensive Line (Lane Johnson): Johnson’s limited status could open edges for pressure on Hurts.
Eagles Secondary vs. 49ers Receivers (Deebo Samuel, etc.): Philly’s DBs must limit big plays, especially if rain affects grip.
Recent Team Forms
49ers: Improved dramatically from 6-11 in 2024 to 12-5, finishing 2nd in NFC West tiebreakers. They went 7-3 in their last 10, with a balanced offense (1,988 rush yards) but lost their finale to Seattle. Defense has been opportunistic but injury-plagued.
Eagles: Closed strong at 11-6, securing the division with wins like a Week 15 shutout and Week 16 division clincher. They were 8-2 in their last 10, led by a potent rush (2,115 yards) and five straight winning seasons.
Series History
The 49ers hold a 20-14-1 all-time edge over the Eagles in 35 meetings, including a strong recent run (winning the last few regular-season games). Philadelphia is 15-22 overall but has split playoff matchups, adding rivalry tension to this burgeoning feud.
Betting Trends
49ers: 11-6 ATS overall; 6-1 ATS in last 7 games; OVER 6-3 in last 9.
Eagles: 9-3 ATS in last 12; strong at home but mixed as favorites.
Overall: Line moving Eagles’ way; unders in recent head-to-head due to defenses; 49ers 11-6 ATS as underdogs.
49ERS NOTES:
• 49ers qualified for playoffs for 4th time in past 5 years. • QB BROCK PURDY had 3+ TD passes in 3 of his last 4 reg. season games. Ranks 4th with 1,343 pass yards & tied-7th with 6 TD passes in postseason since 2022. Aims for 4th in row in playoffs with 250+ pass yards & TD pass. Is 4-2 in his postseason career. • RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY ranked 2nd with 2,126 scrimmage yards (1,202 rush, 924 rec.), 3rd with 17 TDs & 6th with 102 receptions this season, his 5th-career season with 1,000+ rush yards. Is only RB in NFL history with 100+ receptions in multiple seasons (2018-19, 2025). Has 626 career catches, 3rd-most receptions by RB in NFL history. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 6 of his 7 career postseason games. Aims for 8th in row in postseason with TD. Made 4th-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • FB KYLE JUSZCZYK made 10th-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • WR JAUAN JENNINGS ranked tied-8th with career-high 9 TD catches in 2025 & had TD catch in 5 of his last 6 reg. season games. • WR RICKY PEARSALL aims for 3rd in row with 85+ rec. yards. • TE GEORGE KITTLE ranked tied-5th among TEs with 7 TD receptions this season. Had 85+ rec. yards & TD catch in 2 of his last 3 reg. season games. Has 8,008 career rec. yards, 1 of 2 TEs (Travis Kelce) with 8,000+ rec. yards in NFL history in 1st 9 seasons. Has 455 rec. yards & 2 TD catches in his postseason career. Made 7thcareer Pro Bowl in 2025. • LB DEE WINTERS had career-high 101 tackles, 8 TFL & INT in 2025. Had 5+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 reg. season games on road. • LB ERIC KENDRICKS has 43 tackles, sack & INT in 6 career postseason games. • DL BRYCE HUFF was member of 2024 Super Bowl LIX championship team w/ Phi. • CB DEOMMODORE LENOIR has 35 tackles, 2 INTs & FF in 6 career postseason games. • CB UPTON STOUT (rookie) had 82 tackles, sack, FF & 5 PD in 2025, 1 of 2 (Demetrius Knight) rookies to do so this season. • S MALIK MUSTAPHA had career-high 76 tackles, 3 TFL & had INT in 2025. Had 5+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 reg. season games on road.
EAGLES NOTES:
• EAGLES won NFC East division title for the 2nd consecutive season. Won 11 games for 4th-consecutive season. • QB JALEN HURTS had career-high 25 TD passes in 2025. Is only QB in NFL history with 10 TD passes & 10 rush TDs in postseason. Has 49 career games with rush TD, incl. postseason, 3rd-most such games among QBs in NFL history. Aims for 3rd in row in playoffs with 220+ pass yards & TD & 4th in row with rush TD. Named Super Bowl LIX MVP. • RB SAQUON BARKLEY ranks 2nd with 8,356 rush yards & 3rd with 11,007 scrimmage yards since 2018. Had 574 scrimmage yards in 2024 postseason, 4th-most in NFL history Has 80+ scrimmage yards in all 6 career postseason games. Has 2+ rush TDs in 2 of his past 3 in playoffs. • WR A.J. BROWN ranks 4th since 2019 with 8,029 rec. yards. Had 1,003 rec. yards & 7 TD catches this season, his 6th season with 1,000+ rec. yards & is 5th player ever with 1,000+ rec. yards & 7 TD catches in 6 of his 1st 7 career seasons. Aims for 3rd in row in postseason with TD catch. • WR DEVONTA SMITH had 1,008 rec. yards in 2025, his 3rd-career season with 1,000+ rec. yards. • TE DALLAS GOEDERT ranked tied-1st among TEs with 11 TD catches in 2025 & aims for 4th in row with TD catch. Has 562 rec. yards & 4 TD catches in 12 career postseason games. • LB ZACK BAUN had 123 tackles in 2025, his 2nd consecutive season with 120+ tackles. Ranks tied-1st in postseason since 2020 with 2 FR. Made 2nd-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • DE BRANDON GRAHAM has 20 tackles, 5.5 sacks & 2 FF in 12 career postseason games. • DT JALEN CARTER aims for 3rd in row with sack. Made 2nd-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • DB COOPER DEJEAN ranked 10th with career-high 16 PD in 2025. Aims for 4th in row with PD in postseason. Made 1st-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • CB ADOREE’ JACKSON had 11 PD in 2025 & had PD in 3 of his last 4 reg. season games.
Game Odds
San Francisco 49ers 44.5
Philadelphia Eagles – 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
