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Eagles Host 49ers in NFC Wild Card Showdown

1/6/2026

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Eagles Face 49ers

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card playoff on January 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Philadelphia Eagles are the No. 3 seed with an 11-6 record.
The San Francisco 49ers are the No. 6 seed with a 12-5 record.
The San Francisco 49ers face injury challenges after a recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Ticket prices start at $225.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 NFL season marked a pivotal moment as the NFL merged with the AFL, creating a unified league with two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). This merger established a new playoff system, culminating in Super Bowl V on January 17, 1971, and set the stage for the competitive dynamics seen in today's NFL, including iconic teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.

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Eagles Face 49ers

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card playoff on January 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Philadelphia Eagles are the No. 3 seed with an 11-6 record.
The San Francisco 49ers are the No. 6 seed with a 12-5 record.
The San Francisco 49ers face injury challenges after a recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Ticket prices start at $225.

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