49ers 23, Eagles 19: San Francisco Knocks Off Defending Super Bowl Champs in Philly

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Has there ever been a better start to the NFL playoffs?!
Following up three epic battles to open the 2025 postseason was another down-to-the-wire contest in Philly on Sunday afternoon, with the 49ers outlasting the Eagles 23–19. San Francisco now moves on to the NFC divisional round to face off against the Seahawks, while the Eagles officially enter the offseason with far more questions than answers.
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Mike Kadlick is an NFL writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.