The Philadelphia Eagles' famed Tush Push has become one of the most frustrating plays for defenses across the NFL. A highly effective variation of the traditional quarterback sneak, the play relies on the quarterback taking a snap in short-yardage situations and being forcefully pushed forward by teammates to gain the necessary yardage.
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.
Playoff games are matchups, and the 49ers face a clear speed disadvantage both ways against Philadelphia. To land the upset, San Francisco will need to win schematically.
For a lengthy piece published on Friday, Purdy spoke with ESPN's Nick Wagoner about how this teammate helped save what could have become a lost campaign for the 49ers.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
The San Francisco 49ers begin their 2025 playoff campaign with a trip to the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday evening. Winning the game will be a mammoth task.
Robert Saleh took a sneak jab at Saquon Barkley as the San Francisco 49ers prepare for their playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card round.
It's no secret that the San Francisco 49ers have been mediocre on defense this season. They don't have the talent for Robert Saleh to maximize his scheme.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Wild Card Round playoff contest against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Philadelphia Eagles fans have long had a reputation around the NFL, and visiting teams like the San Francisco 49ers consider Lincoln Financial Field one of the most challenging road environments in the league.
The Philadelphia Eagles haven't been so great on offense this season. There's been a ton of inconsistencies with them all year long, which should help the San Francisco 49ers defensively since they've been a struggling unit.
A hamstring injury prevented Trent Williams from suiting up in the San Francisco 49ers' final game of the regular season. The three-time All-Pro tackle was sidelined for Saturday’s 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks as the Niners’ six-game winning streak came to an end.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Ravens are requesting an interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh for their HC vacancy. The following is an updated list of
The San Francisco 49ers had a chance to secure rest and home-field advantage in Week 18. A win over the Seattle Seahawks would have delivered the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport expressed skepticism about the availability of San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall for Sunday's NFC Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The NFL playoffs are when players write legacies, become household names and change the course of their careers. Not many players have a better chance to do that than Jauan Jennings. Things did not start great for Jennings, who dealt with injuries and only played in six of the first eight games.
In the last 10 years, the San Francisco 49ers have developed an uncanny inability to stay healthy. Season after season, their elite roster has been plagued by soft-tissue injuries and tendon ruptures.
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks from the practice squad to the active roster and placed starting linebacker Tatum Bethune (groin) on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season ahead of the playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they’ve promoted LB Eric Kendricks to the active roster from the practice squad, placed LB Tatum Bethune on injured reserve,
The 49ers’ Week 18 loss to the Seahawks prevented them from securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a division title. To worsen matters, the 49ers’ banged-up defense took more shots in the regular-season finale.