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49ers Draw Tough Matchup in Wild Card Round of Playoffs After Seahawks Loss

49ers Draw Tough Matchup in Wild Card Round of Playoffs After Seahawks Loss

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks, which stopped them from getting the top spot in the NFC playoffs. Now, the 49ers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round on Sunday, January 11. The Eagles are slightly favored to win the game.

Key Facts

  • The 49ers needed one more win to get the No. 1 spot in the NFC playoffs.
  • They will play the Eagles instead of having a week off.
  • The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, and will be broadcast on Fox.
  • The Eagles are the No. 3 seed, while the 49ers are the sixth seed.
  • The Eagles opened as 3-point favorites, with the line moving to 3.5 points.
  • The 49ers have the seventh-ranked offense this season.
  • The Eagles have the 13th-best defense in the league.
  • Both teams have recently represented the NFC in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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