Today January 12, 2026, 04:35 AM

49ers Eliminate Eagles in NFC Wild Card Playoff, Advance to Divisional Round

By Global Pulse Desk
Published: January 12, 2026, 04:35 AM
49ers Eliminate Eagles in NFC Wild Card Playoff, Advance to Divisional Round

Completed — The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card playoff game on Sunday, January 12, 2026, officially ending the Eagles’ postseason run and advancing San Francisco to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and concluded with a confirmed final result.

The matchup began with both teams exchanging early possessions as Philadelphia attempted to establish offensive rhythm on home turf. San Francisco opened scoring in the first half through a combination of sustained drives and red-zone efficiency, while Philadelphia responded with limited success, trailing by a narrow margin at halftime.

In the second half, the 49ers expanded their lead through multiple scoring drives led by quarterback Brock Purdy, with running back Christian McCaffrey contributing key rushing yards and receptions. Philadelphia struggled to convert third-down opportunities as San Francisco’s defense applied consistent pressure and limited explosive plays.

League officials confirmed that the Eagles were unable to close the scoring gap in the fourth quarter despite adjustments on offense. San Francisco maintained possession control in the final minutes, effectively managing the clock to prevent a late comeback attempt.

NFL officials confirmed that no injuries requiring immediate league review were reported during the game. The contest concluded without disciplinary incidents, and postgame procedures followed standard league protocols.

With the result finalized, the San Francisco 49ers officially advance to the NFC Divisional Round, where they will face an opponent determined by remaining playoff outcomes. The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season concludes with their Wild Card elimination.

Sources
NFL Game Summary: 49ers vs Eagles Wild Card
ESPN Coverage: 49ers Eliminate Eagles
Yahoo Sports Report: NFC Wild Card Result