Philly Stunner: Shorthanded Niners Topple Eagles in Wild Card Thriller
The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the Divisional Round with a gritty 23–19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite losing star tight end George Kittle to a season-ending injury, the Niners leaned on a career-high performance from Demarcus Robinson and a perfectly timed trick play to silence Lincoln Financial Field.
January 11, 2026
Philadelphia, PA • Lincoln Financial Field
Final Score: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
Attendance: 69,879
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 23 |
| Eagles | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Game Summary
Brock Purdy opened the game with a 61-yard strike to Demarcus Robinson, setting an aggressive tone. After trailing at halftime, Kyle Shanahan dialed up a momentum-swinging play: Jauan Jennings—a former high-school quarterback—threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey. The defense sealed the win on a final fourth-and-11 stand.
Key Player Performances
| 49ers | Eagles |
|---|---|
|
Purdy: 262 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Robinson: 111 yards, TD McCaffrey: 114 total yards, 2 TD Kendricks: 10 tackles, 2 TFL |
Barkley: 106 rush yards Hurts: 168 yards, TD Goedert: 2 TD Mitchell: 2 INT |
Looking Ahead & Injury Update
- Kittle Out: Torn Achilles, season over.
- Next Game: Divisional Round at Seattle.
- Faithful Fact: McCaffrey has scored in 8 straight playoff games.
LABELS
49ers, Eagles, Wild Card, Playoffs, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Demarcus Robinson, Jauan Jennings, Road Win, Recap
🔴 Philly Silenced!
That was a classic Niners road win! From Demarcus Robinson’s explosion to Jennings’ trickery, we showed why we're never out of it. How do we replace Kittle in Seattle? Join the Faithful and share your thoughts!
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