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49ers Need to Overcome Lack of Speed Against Eagles

49ers Need to Overcome Lack of Speed Against Eagles

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 9
Brock Purdy credits this teammate with saving 49ers' season

Brock Purdy credits this teammate with saving 49ers' season

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.

49ers TE George Kittle gives unexpected opinion on Eagles fans
Eagles' Jalen Hurts puts perfect home playoff record on line vs. 49ers
The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history
The 'Single-season passing leaders by team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9
49ers TE George Kittle gives unexpected opinion on Eagles fans

49ers TE George Kittle gives unexpected opinion on Eagles fans

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Kittle suggested he admires members of the Philadelphia faithful.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts puts perfect home playoff record on line vs. 49ers
Jason Kelce blasts Eagles for not featuring potential game-changer more on offense
Nick Sirianni 'identity' comments spell trouble for the Eagles' playoff chances
The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history
The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 8
Klay Kubiak sounds off on the 49ers’ response to the Seahawks loss

Klay Kubiak sounds off on the 49ers’ response to the Seahawks loss

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.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz
The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz
The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8
49ers DC Robert Saleh pleads fifth on loaded Saquon Barkley question

49ers DC Robert Saleh pleads fifth on loaded Saquon Barkley question

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

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.

Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 8
Robert Saleh Gives Surprising Comments on the Eagles' Tush-Push Play

Robert Saleh Gives Surprising Comments on the Eagles' Tush-Push Play

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 8
49ers vs. Eagles injury report: San Francisco gets massive boost before playoff clash

49ers vs. Eagles injury report: San Francisco gets massive boost before playoff clash

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.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / January 9
49ers TE George Kittle shares unique take on Eagles fans

49ers TE George Kittle shares unique take on Eagles fans

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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 8
Robert Saleh Details the 49ers' Challenge of Facing Jalen Hurts

Robert Saleh Details the 49ers' Challenge of Facing Jalen Hurts

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz
 The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz
The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz
 The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz
The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz
 The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / January 8
Recovering 49ers LB Fred Warner seen running during practice 

Recovering 49ers LB Fred Warner seen running during practice 

There remains a possibility that San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner could return to the field if the team advances deep into the postseason. While a return is far from guaranteed, head coach Kyle Shanahan has acknowledged that Warner's chances would increase if the 49ers reach the NFC Championship Game.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 8
Fred Warner's practice participation raises hopes of improbable return from injury

Fred Warner's practice participation raises hopes of improbable return from injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is taking strides toward an incredible 2025 comeback. 

Five worst NFL hiring cycles since 2007: How does Mike McDaniel's firing impact 2022 class' stature?
The sack leader for every NFL season
The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz
Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / January 8
49ers' Trent Williams returns to practice with Eagles playoff game looming

49ers' Trent Williams returns to practice with Eagles playoff game looming

Trent Williams' availability for this weekend's playoff matchup may be trending in a positive direction. The San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro left tackle returned to the practice field Thursday as the team prepares for its NFC Wild Card road game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 8
Why the 49ers Won't Play George Kittle and Jake Tonges Together

Why the 49ers Won't Play George Kittle and Jake Tonges Together

The 49ers just might have the best tight-end duo in the NFL if they ever got to play together. George Kittle is a future Hall of Famer who's still the best tight end in the league when healthy.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8
Ravens Requesting HC Interview With 49ers DC Robert Saleh

Ravens Requesting HC Interview With 49ers DC Robert Saleh

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

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / January 8
Brock Purdy sends clear message on 49ers' mindset ahead of Eagles playoff game

Brock Purdy sends clear message on 49ers' mindset ahead of Eagles playoff game

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 8
Rapoport shares 49ers injury updates on Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall

Rapoport shares 49ers injury updates on Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 8
The spotlight will shine bright on one 49ers player in the playoffs

The spotlight will shine bright on one 49ers player in the playoffs

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.

Robert Saleh News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8
Falcons Request HC Interview With 49ers DC Robert Saleh

Falcons Request HC Interview With 49ers DC Robert Saleh

SI.com’s Albert Breer reports the Falcons have requested a HC interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh.  The following is a current list of candidates for

San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / January 8
Why Are the 49ers the Most Injured Team in the NFL? Analysts Raise ‘Conspiracy Theory’

Why Are the 49ers the Most Injured Team in the NFL? Analysts Raise ‘Conspiracy Theory’

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.

Fred Warner News / Athlon Sports / January 7
49ers Send Message to Fred Warner After Personal News

49ers Send Message to Fred Warner After Personal News

The last time Fred Warner was in action for the San Francisco 49ers was in Week 6. The four-time All-Pro linebacker suffered a dislocated and broken right ankle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 7
Why the 49ers wouldn't be in the playoffs without this player

Why the 49ers wouldn't be in the playoffs without this player

If you’d said in January 2026 that the San Francisco 49ers would make the playoffs despite long-term injuries to Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Ricky Pearsall — plus season-ending losses to Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Mykel Williams — no one would have believed it.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / January 7
49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs

49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7
49ers Announce Five Moves For Wild Card Round

49ers Announce Five Moves For Wild Card Round

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,

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5
49ers LB Tatum Bethune Out For Playoffs; Latest On Fred Warner

49ers LB Tatum Bethune Out For Playoffs; Latest On Fred Warner

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.

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