49ers-Eagles playoff preview: Tough wild-card test awaits in Philly

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area

Matt Maiocco, San Francisco 49ers, Football, Nfl, Sports

4.6 • 988 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

The NFL's Wild Card Weekend was set Sunday after the conclusion of Week 18, pitting the 49ers against familiar foes in the Eagles with an enticing opening-round matchup. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the storylines surrounding this playoff contest, from the hostile environment in Philly to their load-management approach to the postseason, and Brock Purdy's season-ending injury in the 2023 NFC Championship Game. Will the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks serve as their wake-up call? And, can they get healthy enough in time to step up to that challenge with an eye on redemption against the Eagles?

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0:20.3	During an eventful final Sunday of the NFL season, the 49ers appeared at times as if they might be heading to Carolina or Chicago for the opening of the playoffs.
0:30.6	But in the end, the matchup most expected is the one that is going to happen.
0:35.6	The 49ers traveled back to Philadelphia for a first-round playoff matchup on Sunday
0:40.3	as they look to turn the page on their disappointing week 18 performance against the Seattle Seahawks.
0:45.3	Philadelphia is where Brock Purdy's first season came to an end.
0:49.3	He was injured in the 2022 NFC championship game.
0:52.3	That will be one of the storylines this week as the Eagles go into the game well-rested
0:57.6	after deciding to rest some of their top players on Sunday rather than go all out for the
1:02.8	number two seed in the NFC.
1:05.2	Jennifer Lee Chan and I will break it all down and look ahead to this matchup, 49ers and
1:10.4	the Eagles on 49ers talk.
1:12.5	Coming at you right now.
1:14.5	Welcome to another episode of 49ers talk on NBC Sports Bay Area.com.
1:20.6	Introducing your hosts, Matt Mayoko and Jennifer Lee Chan.
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