The San Francisco 49ers return to the postseason for the fifth time in the past seven seasons as they head on the road to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The matchup marks the 38th all-time meeting between the two teams and their third postseason contest, with the playoff series currently tied 1–1.
Previous game
The 49ers enter the Wild Card round following a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the regular-season finale. Quarterback Brock Purdy led the offense, completing 19 of 27 pass attempts for 127 yards. Running back Christian McCaffrey carried the ball eight times for 23 yards and added six receptions for 34 yards. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings finished with four catches for 35 yards, while tight end George Kittle hauled in five receptions for 29 yards.
Defensively, San Francisco recorded two sacks of Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. Linebacker Tatum Bethune led the unit with seven tackles, one pass defensed, and the first sack of his NFL career. Cornerback Renardo Green and safety Ji'Ayir Brown each totaled eight tackles, with Green also adding a pass defensed. Defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu contributed four tackles and recorded the team's second sack of Darnold on the night.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Sunday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Eagles: Nick Sirianni
Betting Odds
As of January 6, the Eagles are favored by 4.5 points in this game, with an over/under set at 44.5 points, per BetMGM.
What channel is the game on?
Network: FOX
Play-By-Play: Kevin Burkhardt
Color Analyst: Tom Brady
Sideline Reporter: Erin Andrews
Sideline Reporter: Tom Rinaldi
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The game will be broadcast nationally.
Where can I stream the game?
You can stream the game on FoxSports.com, NFL+, the Fox Sports app, or the NFL mobile app.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
49ers Radio
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Guy Haberman and Tim Ryan will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. Fans can listen at 49ers.com/esp.
Eagles Radio
Philadelphia area fans can listen on 94 WIP, where Merrill Reese and Mike Quick will call the game.
National Radio
Fans can listen to the game on Westwood One Sports, where Ian Eagle and Ross Rucker will call the game.
Streaming
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 37
Postseason Matchups: 2
Series Record: 49ers lead series 21-15-1
Postseason Series Record: Series is tied 1-1
49ers Home Record vs. Eagles: Series is tied 9-9
49ers Postseason Home Record vs. Eagles: 49ers lead series 1-0
49ers Away Record vs. Eagles: 49ers lead series 12-6-1
49ers Postseason Away Record vs. Eagles: Eagles lead series 1-0
First Meeting: 10/6/51, Eagles win 21-14, at Phi.
First Postseason Meeting: 12/29/96, 49ers win 14-0, at SF (NFC-WC)
Last Meeting: 12/3/21, 49ers win 42-19, at Phi.
Last Postseason Meeting: 1/29/23, Eagles win 31-7, at Phi. (NFC-C)
Current Streak: Won 2
Current Postseason Streak: Lost 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 5 (9/23/84 – 11/29/92)
Longest Postseason 49ers Win Streak: 1 (12/29/96)
Longest Eagles Win Streak: 5 (9/18/05 – 10/10/10)
Longest Postseason Eagles Win Streak: 1 (1/29/23)
Most 49ers Points: 42, 49ers win 42-19, at Phi. (12/3/23)
Most Postseason 49ers Points: 14, 49ers win 14-0, at SF, (12/29/96 - NFC-WC)
Most Eagles Points: 42, Eagles win 42-3, at Phi. (9/18/05)
Most Postseason Eagles Points: 31, Eagles win 31-7, at Phi. (1/29/23 - NFC-C)
49ers Shutouts: None
Postseason 49ers Shutouts: 1 - 49ers win 14-0, at SF, (12/29/96 - NFC-WC)
Eagles Shutouts: None
Postseason Eagles Shutouts: None
49ers Notes
- The 49ers have qualified for the playoffs for the fourth time in the past five seasons.
- QB Brock Purdy threw three or more touchdown passes in three of his final four regular-season games. Since 2022, he ranks fourth with 1,343 postseason passing yards and is tied for seventh with six touchdown passes. Purdy aims for his fourth consecutive playoff game with 250-plus passing yards and a touchdown pass. He is 4–2 in his postseason career.
- RB Christian McCaffrey ranked second in the NFL with 2,126 scrimmage yards (1,202 rushing, 924 receiving), third with 17 touchdowns, and sixth with 102 receptions in 2025. It marked his fifth career season with 1,000-plus rushing yards. McCaffrey is the only running back in NFL history with 100-plus receptions in multiple seasons (2018–19, 2025). His 626 career receptions rank third all-time among running backs. He has recorded 100-plus scrimmage yards in six of his seven career postseason games and aims for his eighth straight playoff game with a touchdown. He earned his fourth career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- FB Kyle Juszczyk was named to his 10th career Pro Bowl in 2025.
- WR Jauan Jennings finished tied for eighth in the NFL with a career-high nine touchdown receptions in 2025 and caught a touchdown pass in five of his final six regular-season games.
- WR Ricky Pearsall aims for his third consecutive game with 85-plus receiving yards.
- TE George Kittle ranked tied for fifth among tight ends with seven touchdown receptions in 2025. He posted 85-plus receiving yards and a touchdown catch in two of his final three regular-season games. Kittle has 8,008 career receiving yards and is one of only two tight ends in NFL history—along with Travis Kelce—with 8,000-plus receiving yards through their first nine seasons. He has totaled 455 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions in his postseason career and earned his seventh career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- LB Dee Winters recorded career highs with 101 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and one interception in 2025. He tallied five or more tackles in four of his final five regular-season road games.
- LB Eric Kendricks has compiled 43 tackles, one sack, and one interception in six career postseason games.
- DL Bryce Huff was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX championship team during the 2024 season.
- CB Deommodore Lenoir has totaled 35 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in six career postseason games.
- CB Upton Stout (rookie) recorded 82 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and five passes defended in 2025, becoming one of only two rookies—along with Demetrius Knight—to do so this season.
- S Malik Mustapha posted career highs with 76 tackles and three tackles for loss in 2025, while also recording an interception. He logged five or more tackles in four of his final five regular-season road games.
Eagles Notes
- The Eagles won the NFC East division title for the second consecutive season and reached 11 wins for a fourth straight year.
- QB Jalen Hurts threw a career-high 25 touchdown passes in 2025. He is the only quarterback in NFL history with 10 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns in the postseason. Hurts has recorded 49 career games with a rushing touchdown, including the postseason, the third-most such games by a quarterback in NFL history. He aims for his third consecutive playoff game with 220-plus passing yards and a touchdown, and his fourth straight playoff game with a rushing touchdown. He was named Super Bowl LIX MVP.
- RB Saquon Barkley ranks second in the NFL with 8,356 rushing yards and third with 11,007 scrimmage yards since 2018. He totaled 574 scrimmage yards during the 2024 postseason, the fourth-most in NFL history. Barkley has recorded at least 80 scrimmage yards in all six of his career postseason games and has scored two or more rushing touchdowns in two of his past three playoff appearances.
- WR A.J. Brown ranks fourth in the NFL with 8,029 receiving yards since 2019. He posted 1,003 receiving yards and seven touchdown receptions in 2025, marking his sixth career season with 1,000-plus receiving yards. Brown is the fifth player in NFL history to record 1,000-plus receiving yards and seven touchdown catches in six of his first seven career seasons. He aims for his third consecutive postseason game with a touchdown reception.
- WR DeVonta Smith recorded 1,008 receiving yards in 2025, his third career season with 1,000-plus receiving yards.
- TE Dallas Goedert ranked tied for first among tight ends with 11 touchdown receptions in 2025 and aims for his fourth consecutive game with a touchdown catch. He has totaled 562 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions in 12 career postseason games.
- LB Zack Baun totaled 123 tackles in 2025, marking his second consecutive season with 120-plus tackles. Since 2020, he is tied for first in the postseason with two fumble recoveries. Baun earned his second career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- DE Brandon Graham has recorded 20 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 12 career postseason games.
- DT Jalen Carter aims for his third consecutive game with a sack. He earned his second career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- DB Cooper DeJean ranked 10th in the NFL with a career-high 16 passes defended in 2025. He aims for his fourth consecutive postseason game with a pass defended and earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- CB Adoree' Jackson recorded 11 passes defended in 2025 and logged a pass defended in three of his final four regular-season games.