| San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 11, 4:30 p.m EST | |||
| Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | |||
| Where to Watch: FOX |
NFL 2026 Wild Card Matchup
With the NFL playoffs heating up this weekend, the San Francisco 49ers go on a redemption run, but will face the Philadelphia Eagles in hostile territory this Sunday. The Niners and Eagles are limping to the playoffs after losing their last games to end the season, with the Niners losing the one seed, but the Eagles are fully rested. With the Wild Card weekend heating up, the San Francisco 49ers could steal a game against a Philadelphia Eagles team that has drama and chaos in the organization.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | +4.5 | +198 | Over 44.5 |
| Philadephia Eagles | -4.5 | -240 | Under 44.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| San Francisco 49ers | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Philadephia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 25.7 | Points Per Game | 22.3 |
| 244.5 | Passing Yards Per Game | 194.3 |
| 106.9 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 116.9 |
| 21.8 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 19.1 |
| 232.4 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 189.8 |
| 107.8 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 124.4 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
San Francisco 49ers
After starting the season off on a messy note, the San Francisco 49ers are heading to Philadelphia with a strong will to win. The Niners‘ offense has been solid, with their rushing attack being the best in the league, thanks to Christian McCaffrey’s healthy status and a bounce-back season.
McCaffrey’s season has been amazing, along with Purdy having a strong second-half. However, the Niners’ defense this season, while solid, has been hit with injuries, with Fred Warner and Nick Bosa out for the playoff run. While Warner has a chance to come back, losing Bosa for the defensive rush attack could hurt the Niners against a top-ten offensive line in the Eagles.
Philadephia Eagles
While the San Francisco 49ers have flaws, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to the playoffs, being in chaos, while also being the defending champs. The Eagles‘ defense is one of the best defenses this season, allowing around 19 points a game. With the Eagles having one of the best defensive fronts and a strong secondary, it could be a long game for the Niners and their offense, which has struggled against top-tier defenses.
While the Eagles’ defense is one of the best this season, their offense has been dysfunctional, despite having generational talent leading it. The offense has been scoring around 20 points a game, but has struggled in the past two regular-season games. With Jalen Hurts having two rough games and the offensive gameplanning being poor, the Eagles could lose this game against the Niners if things go wrong.
Prediction
While the San Francisco 49ers are a weak team on defense, they could outgrind a win against the Philadelphia Eagles due to their offense being in chaos. The Eagles, in their last two games, have been sluggish, with their win against the Bills being sloppy. San Francisco could play well against the Eagles and has won their last couple of meetings against them. The Niners could have a sloppy game against the Eagles’ defense, but Philly’s offense has been putrid in December, and could be costly for bettors tonight. Bettors should have the Niners covering the line due to the game potentially being a sloppy game, and could have the Niners win the game.
