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The San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild card game Sunday. Here is how to watch.
The San Francisco 49ers (12-5) play at the Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday. Here's how to watch.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completes a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Cooper Kupp against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL season. On the opening kick of the Seahawks game vs. the 49ers, Rashid Shaheed took the ball 95 yards for a touchdown.
Culture and chemistry were a challenge when defensive coordinator Robert Saleh left the 49ers to become head coach of the New York Jets in 2021. After going 20-36 and getting fired last season in a dysfunctional environment, he has a good perspective in his return this year.
The 49ers overcame the loss of George Kittle to a first-half Achilles injury and rallied in the fourth quarter for a 23-19 wild-card win at Philadelphia.