The Philadelphia Eagles playoff schedule features a crucial wild card matchup against the San Francisco 49ers from January 10-12 at home. The third-seeded Eagles secured automatic home playoff advantage despite resting starters in Week 18. This represents a high-stakes rematch featuring two teams with multiple playoff appearances and Super Bowl aspirations.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Eagles’ 2025 Record: 11-6 record as NFC’s No. 3 seed with home playoff advantage
- 49ers’ 2025 Record: 12-5 record dropped to No. 6 seed after losing to Seahawks
- Wild Card Weekend: Games scheduled January 10-12 with Eagles hosting in Philadelphia
- Playoff History: Teams are evenly matched at 1-1 in playoff history all-time
Eagles Secure No. 3 Seed Despite Week 18 Loss
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The Philadelphia Eagles used a strategic approach in Week 18, resting their starters against the Washington Commanders. Although losing 24-17, the Eagles maintained their No. 3 seeding in the NFC playoff bracket.
The Eagles finished the regular season 11-6, the same record as the Chicago Bears who hold the No. 2 seed. The Head-to-head tiebreaker favored Chicago, eliminating Philadelphia’s path to a higher seed despite having an opportunity to move up.
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The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, which determined the final playoff seeding. The 49ers finished 12-5, earning the automatic No. 6 wild card seed.
The Rams’ victory over the Cardinals clinched San Francisco’s lower seed positioning. Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s team will now travel to Lincoln Financial Field as a wild card team rather than securing a division title.
Matchup Statistics and Team Comparison
| Category | Eagles | 49ers |
| Playoff Seed | No. 3 (NFC) | No. 6 (NFC) |
| 2025 Record | 11-6 | 12-5 |
| Location | Lincoln Financial Field | Away (San Francisco) |
| Playoff History | 1-1 vs 49ers | 1-1 vs Eagles |
Critical Injuries Could Impact 49ers Performance
The 49ers face significant injury setbacks heading into the wild card round. Star edge rusher Nick Bosa and linebacker Fred Warner have both been lost for the season.
Additionally, backup linebackers Dee Winters and Tatum Bethune suffered injuries during the Seahawks game. Quarterback Brock Purdy dealt with a stinger on top of a previously injured thumb late against Seattle. Wide receiver talent has also diminished from previous seasons with players like Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk unavailable or injured.
Do the Eagles Have the Upper Hand Against Injury-Plagued 49ers?
The Eagles enter this wild card matchup with significant advantages over a depleted San Francisco roster. Playing at home in Philadelphia provides distinct field advantage during playoff intensity.
However, the 49ers still possess elite talent with running back Christian McCaffrey who recorded 1,202 rushing yards and 924 receiving yards. Tight end George Kittle remains dangerous with 627 receiving yards in 11 games played this season, providing unpredictable offensive weapons.
Sources
- Sporting News – Updated Eagles playoff picture and seeding scenarios
- Delaware Online – Wild card game preview and team comparison details
- Fox Sports – Official NFL playoff schedule and bracket
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