49ers vs Eagles: Breaking down latest chapter in rivalry, NFC Wild Card Game predictions
08 January 2026

49ers vs Eagles: Breaking down latest chapter in rivalry, NFC Wild Card Game predictions

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

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The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles renew their fiery rivalry on Sunday, and the storylines center around which Eagles offense will show up in the playoffs, can Brock Purdy recapture the form that carried San Francisco into the postseason, and will the 49ers' depleted defense band together in time for an afternoon kickoff in Philadelphia? "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco is joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia's 'Eagle Eye,' hosts Dave Zangaro and Reuben Frank for a discussion about what will shape-up as a fiercely contested NFC wild-card clash. The trio talk 49ers-Eagles rivaled history, injury reports, pessimism emanating from both camps and make predictions.

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(1:00) Can injury-ravaged 49ers bandage themselves enough to beat Eagles?
(2:00) Can Purdy put 49ers on his back and carry an offense?
(3:00) Fans still view 49ers-Eagles as fierce rivalry
(5:00) Contrasting team storylines, position group breakdowns
(7:00) Discussing two coaches at top of their game in playoff atmosphere
(9:00) Discussing the Eagles' underperforming offense
(10:00) How the 49ers injuries, particularly at linebacker, will shape this game
(13:00) Why Bryce Huff, who returns to Philly, never fit with Eagles
(19:00) Are Eagles' expectation Super Bowl-or-bust this season?
(21:00) Can Philly flip the switch for the playoffs?
(23:00) Maiocco, Frank make predictions


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