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Recap: 49ers' second-half heroics stun defending champion Eagles for 23-19 Wild Card win

In what was a microcosm for their entire season, the San Francisco 49ers fought through more than their share of adversity against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, including turnovers and significant injuries, while finding some unexpected heroes along the way to stun the defending Super Bowl champions for an improbable 23-19 Wild Card road win.

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49ers battle past defending champ Eagles in wild-card showdown

Brock Purdy threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey with 2:54 left and the San Francisco 49ers ended the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles' season with a 23-19 win in Sunday's wild-card playoff game in Philadelphia.

Jauan Jennings News / A to Z Sports / January 11

Former Tennessee Vols WR Jauan Jennings was involved in one of the most rare penalties you'll ever see in the NFL

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, a former Tennessee Vols standout, got a chance to show off his passing skills on Sunday evening in an opening-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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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.

George Kittle News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

49ers TE George Kittle Suffers Torn Achilles

Late in the first half of the 49ers wild-card matchup with the Eagles, tight end George Kittle went down with a non-contact injury and was carted off the field.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / January 11

Loss of George Kittle latest heartbreaker in 49ers' injury-plagued season

Just how much must San Francisco 49ers fans endure this season? The sight of All-Pro tight end George Kittle making a catch, going down near the sideline, and immediately grabbing his leg was the latest gut punch for the 49ers in what has been a brutal, injury-plagued 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 11

George Kittle's Achilles injury fits 49ers season's troubling theme

Nothing injury-wise has gone right for the San Francisco 49ers this season, and that remained the case during the first half of Saturday's 23-19 wild-card win at the Philadelphia Eagles.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

49ers' George Kittle gets carted off after brutal non-contact injury vs. Eagles

The San Francisco 49ers took a real gut punch in the first half of Sunday’s playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card round game between the 49ers and Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., 49ers tight end George Kittle caught a short pass to the right side on a 1st-and-10 play.

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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.

George Kittle News / Field Level Media / January 11

49ers TE George Kittle carted off vs. Eagles with Achilles injury

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was carted off the field with an Achilles injury and will not return to Sunday's NFC wild-card game in Philadelphia, the team announced.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

49ers’ Trent Williams in, Ricky Pearsall out vs. Eagles

The San Francisco 49ers will be facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round, and they have a few injuries to take note of before the matchup.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 11

These 7 49ers players are inactive vs. Eagles

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Wild Card playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. These seven players will not suit up for the game.

Trent Williams News / Field Level Media / January 11

Reports: 49ers LT Trent Williams to play vs. Eagles

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is expected to play in Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the host Philadelphia Eagles, multiple media outlets reported.

Trent Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / January 10

49ers LT Trent Williams Intends To Play In WC Round

Trent Williams suffered a hamstring injury early in Week 17, beginning a tenuous recovery process. The 49ers’ left tackle plans on suiting up tomorrow, but his status is still uncertain.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 10

Jay Glazer shares encouraging update on 49ers LB Fred Warner

In the lead-up to the start of Wild Card Weekend's action, FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer provided a notable update on San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, who has been sidelined since Week 6 after suffering a dislocated and fractured right ankle.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10