3 things to know about Eagles vs 49ers in NFC wild card game

Eagles QB Tanner McKee prepares to start for Jalen Hurts vs Commanders Eagles backup QB Tanner McKee is starting in place of Jalen Hurts, who is resting with many starters vs the Commanders on Jan. 4, 2026 PHILADELPHIA − It took a wild series of games and results for the Eagles to finally learn that their opponent in the wild-card round of the playoffs will be the San Francisco 49ers. That's because the Eagles lost, 24-17, to the Washington Commanders on Sunday and will remain the No. 3 seed even though the Chicago Bears...