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Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers vs. Eagles: Trent Williams 'definitely more confident' about playing in Wild Card game

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is among seven players listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers' Kyle Shanahan recalls a shocking encounter with Eagles fans

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently shared memories of the extreme lengths Philadelphia Eagles fans go to in an effort to rattle opposing teams.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers' lengthy injury list for Eagles game may prompt roster moves

The San Francisco 49ers typically make a small number of roster moves the day before each game, most often limited to elevating players from the practice squad and the occasional injury-related transaction.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers vs. Eagles final injury report: Game statuses announced for Wild Card showdown

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.

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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.

Ed Reed News / Bleacher Report / January 9

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 9

5 San Francisco 49ers who need to step up to beat Philadelphia Eagles

The San Francisco 49ers are going to need key performances from some of the core pieces of the offense if they want to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers final practice before Eagles playoff game: Trent Williams practicing, Ricky Pearsall sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers held their final practice of the week on Friday ahead of Sunday's NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the early on-field work brought a mix of encouraging and concerning developments.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers' Christian McCaffrey among nominees for FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year

The NFL announced today that nominees for the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year are: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen finished the season with 3,668 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers stars open up about Eagles matchup: 'We know we have a challenge ahead of us'

There's no denying the task facing the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday will be difficult. Still, the team believes it's prepared—and confident that playing its best football will be enough to overcome the challenge.

Trent Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 9

Why the 49ers need this one player to play against the Eagles

The 49ers have the right coaches to pull off the upset in Philadelphia this weekend, but they might not have the right players. It seems that Trent Williams will return after missing the past two games with a pulled hamstring.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9

Here's the foolproof plan for the Eagles to expose depleted 49ers

The NFC wild-card playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers appears evenly matched on the surface. However, the Eagles could hold a significant offensive advantage because of San Francisco’s severely depleted linebacker corps.

49ers TE George Kittle gives unexpected opinion on Eagles fans

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

Brock Purdy credits this teammate with saving 49ers' season

The 25 greatest undrafted NFL players of all time

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 9

49ers coach shares honest thoughts on Eagles' Tush Push

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.

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

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 9

San Francisco 49ers at Philadephia Eagles 2026 NFL Wild Super Card Preview, Prediction & Odds

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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 9

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

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

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The 'Single-season passing leaders by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9