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The Ideal Exciting Matchup for the 49ers in the Divisional Playoff Round

There is one team that the 49ers could play in the divisional playoff round that would make for a very exciting matchup.
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The Ideal Exciting Matchup for the 49ers in the Divisional Playoff Round
The Ideal Exciting Matchup for the 49ers in the Divisional Playoff Round

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There are four possible matchups for the San Francisco 49ers when they debut in the divisional playoff round.

They can either face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, or the Green Bay Packers. While the 49ers would benefit from facing the least difficult one (I'd argue the Packers), it would be great to see them face the team that proved to make it exciting. And no, it is not the Packers.

The ideal exciting matchup for the 49ers in the divisional playoff round are the Eagles. Now, the Eagles have been in a downward spiral ever since they played the 49ers over a month ago. And there is a case to be made that they are an easy matchup as well. However, it does not change the fact that these two teams have been trash talking each other for the last year. The lead up to the game on Dec. 3 between each other was riveting and built up so much excitement.

It would be fairly the same if the Eagles were to meet the 49ers at Levi's Stadium in the divisional playoff round. This would be the 49ers' chance to finally play the Eagles on their home turf for once. It would be like the 49ers and Eagles are coming full circle. They played in Philadelphia in the playoffs and the regular season last year. Now it is the Eagles' turn to be the road team to play the 49ers.

The venom and buildup for this game is sure to be tremendous as it was in the regular season. I don't believe it changes that much just because the Eagles haven't been a lethal team lately. And I'm sure the 49ers, and the fans, would love to knock the Eagles out of the playoffs after all that has transpired. None of this excitement will be nearly replicated if the 49ers were to face the Buccaneers, Rams, or Packers. The Rams would be the closest, but the 49ers have played them enough.

Fingers crossed they get the Eagles to get the ideal exciting game. 

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Jose Luis Sanchez III
JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ III

Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019. He started off as the lead publisher for FanNation's All49ers, then switched positions to become the Deputy Editor in 2020. Sanchez writes, edits, and produces videos daily for All49ers. He also co-hosts a show on YouTube with All49ers lead publisher Grant Cohn weekly. Prior to FanNation, Sanchez started his writing career back in 2016 for the school newspaper at Skyline college where he covered all sports team in the Bay Area. Following that from 2017 to 2019, he found a role as a contributor for FanSided's news desk along with their site's Just Blog Baby covering the Las Vegas Raiders and Golden Gate Sports every professional Bay Area sports team. Atop all of that, he was able to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies at San Francisco State University in 2020. Sanchez is committed to ensuring he delivers transparent analysis and straightforward opinions that resonates with readers to get them thinking.

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