Summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23–19 in an NFC Wild Card game, ending the Eagles' hopes of repeating as Super Bowl champions. Saquon Barkley took responsibility for the Eagles' offensive struggles during the game and acknowledged recurring issues throughout the season. Despite Barkley's efforts and previous successes, Philadelphia's offense couldn't overcome San Francisco's defense.
Key Facts
- The 49ers defeated the Eagles 23–19 in the NFC Wild Card game.
- Christian McCaffrey's late touchdown helped seal the 49ers' win.
- Philadelphia's offense struggled, highlighted by a sideline disagreement between A.J. Brown and coach Nick Sirianni.
- Saquon Barkley had 106 rushing yards on 26 carries in the game.
- Barkley acknowledged the team's offensive struggles and took responsibility for not making enough plays.
- In the 2025 season, Barkley had fewer rushing yards compared to his record-setting 2024 season.
- Barkley signed a two-year, $41.2 million extension with the Eagles in March 2025.
- Key Eagles players, like Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, are under contract for multiple seasons going forward.
