If the San Francisco 49ers pull off an upset over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, as the lowest-seeded remaining team, head coach Kyle Shanahan's squad would travel to Seattle to face the NFC's No. 1 seed Seahawks.
In that scenario, the Rams would visit the Bears in Chicago next weekend.
If the Eagles defeat the 49ers, Philadelphia would advance to Chicago to take on the Bears, while the Rams would head to Seattle to face the Seahawks.
Either way, the NFC Divisional Playoff round is guaranteed to feature a matchup between two NFC West teams, adding another layer of intrigue to the postseason picture.
The Eagles enter Sunday's game as six-point favorites over the 49ers. Meanwhile, both the Rams and Bears will be watching closely, waiting to see which opponent they will need to prepare for next.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers Trade Rumors: Potential Cost to Acquire Eagles DT Jalen Carter
The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with plenty of buzz around star defensive tackle Jalen Carter. In recent weeks, several analysts have named the San Francisco 49ers as a potential landing spot for Carter if the Eagles decide to move him. Now, there is speculation... -
Why 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan still trails others among NFL play callers
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the NFL's premier offensive minds. Yet, despite his reputation as an elite play caller, he still isn't considered the league's best. Daniel Rios of Essentially Sports recently ranked the NFL's top 10... -
How Maxx Crosby responded to young 49ers fan asking him to join San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers could certainly use another proven pass rusher after finishing with an NFL-low 20 sacks last season. That has fueled plenty of speculation about the future of Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby. Although there is no indication that the... -
49ers fans take note: NFL insider warns 'the 18-game slate is coming'
San Francisco 49ers fans would undoubtedly welcome another opportunity each season to watch their favorite team take the field. According to one NFL insider, that extra game is likely on the horizon—it's simply a matter of when the league and players can agree on the...