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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 6
Why the 49ers will Lose to the Eagles in the Playoffs
Just a few days ago, the 49ers were riding high. They had a six-game winning streak. And although they mostly beat up on bad teams, they were coming off a dramatic, last-second victory over the Bears, which seemed to prove something about the 49ers.
Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / January 6
49ers’ Key To Playoff Success: Let Brock Purdy Create Outside the Pocket
In this series, Athlon Sports’ Doug Farrar takes a look at the one thing every playoff team in the wild-card round absolutely must do (or absolutely must not do) if they want to advance to the divisional frame and beyond.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 6
The 49ers agree to a deal with veteran linebacker days before playoffs
This is what desperation looks like. Just five days before the 49ers face the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in the first round of the playoffs, they've agreed to sign veteran linebacker Kyzir White, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.
The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz
The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
Cardinals request interview with 49ers' Robert Saleh for head-coaching job
According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head-coaching vacancy.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
NFL.com: When 49ers are clicking, they can beat anybody
The San Francisco 49ers enter the playoffs as a Wild-Card underdog against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. While NFL.com experts predict the Eagles will advance to the Divisional Round, the 49ers-Eagles matchup emerged as the toughest game to call from Wild Card Weekend.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
Baldy reveals the key to 49ers success vs. Eagles in Wild Card matchup
The San Francisco 49ers face a daunting challenge in the Wild Card round, traveling to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
Falcons request interview with 49ers executive for President of Football role
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch is once again seeing key members of his front office draw interest from around the NFL. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for their open President of Football position.
San Francisco 49ers News / LWOSports.com / January 6
2026 NFL Playoffs: Three Most Dangerous NFC Teams
The 2025-26 NFL Playoffs are here. It was a wacky season showing shades of the early 2010s. However, it should be fun playoff. Here are three of the most dangerous teams in the NFC side of the bracket.
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
ESPN questions whether 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's impact is being overhyped
From a raw production standpoint, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey delivered another eye-catching season. He finished just 76 receiving yards shy of becoming the first player in NFL history to post multiple seasons with 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / January 6
49ers vs. Eagles: Kyle Shanahan says past matchups don't matter in Wild Card showdown
Head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't dwell on the San Francisco 49ers squandering a chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Fresh off a disappointing Week 18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Shanahan and the 49ers quickly shifted their focus to the reality in front of them: a longer, more difficult playoff road.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 6
Three 49ers That Will Likely be Named to the 2025 All-Pro Team
The 2025 NFL All-Pro teams by the Associated Press will be announced soon. Usually, it gets released during the week before Wild Card weekend begins. That means it will be revealed if the San Francisco 49ers will have multiple players named to it.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 6
What the San Francisco 49ers do at linebacker in the Wild Card round
It would not be the San Francisco 49ers if they did not have to endure yet another injury during the playoffs. The team had been without Tatum Bethune for a short period, but now they will be without Bethune for the entirety of the playoffs.
George Kittle News / Gridiron Heroics / January 6
'I Mean What?' George Kittle Has No Problem With Seahawks’ Celebration After Beating 49ers
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shrugged off questions about the Seattle Seahawks celebrating in the visiting locker room after their win. Kittle said he had no problem with the postgame festivities and acknowledged they have earned the right to celebrate.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 5
3 Quick Concerns on the 49ers' Wild Card Matchup With Philadelphia
There was a chance that the San Francisco 49ers would've gotten a favorable matchup in the Wild Card round against either the Chicago Bears or the Carolina Panthers.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 5
Four 49ers Whose Stock Decreased in the Loss to Seattle
Losing by 10 points typically indicates that it was a fairly close game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. But make no mistake. The 49ers were beaten down in their 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 5
Three Things We Learned From the 49ers' Loss to the Seahawks
The No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs slipped right through the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. They were outclassed by the Seattle Seahawks on their home turf, losing 13-3.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5
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.
Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / January 5
49ers Announce Brock Purdy News Amid Season-Ending Development
Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC wild-card round on Sunday. The Niners secured the No. 6 seed in the conference and are set to face the No.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5
49ers will be without key linebacker for playoff run
The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injuries to key players all season, but they’ve been able to defy the odds and make the playoffs despite the losses.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5
Three 49ers Execs Among Dolphins’ Six GM Interview Requests
More than two months after letting Chris Grier go, the Dolphins are at work with GM interview requests. Six have gone out for an AFC East franchise that has not parted with HC Mike McDaniel.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5
Dolphins Requesting GM Interview With 49ers Assistant GM RJ Gillen
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Dolphins are requesting an interview with 49ers assistant GM RJ Gillen for its GM vacancy. The following is an
John Lynch News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5
49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch was one with the fans on Saturday after his team committed a huge defensive lapse against the Seattle Seahawks.
Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / January 4
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold proves doubters wrong by flipping script from last year
Darnold is now a member of the NFC's No. 1 seed after leading the Seattle Seahawks to a road victory over their rival San Francisco 49ers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4
Seahawks deliver emphatic statement in taking NFC No. 1 seed
The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC is going through Seattle after the Seattle Seahawks were 13-3 winners against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.
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