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49ers vs. Eagles prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Wild Card game [2026]

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San Francisco 49ers-Philadelphia Eagles Predictions and Game Preview.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL prediction for Sunday, January 11, 2026.

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the San Francisco 49ers on Wild Card weekend of the NFL Playoffs at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, commencing at 4:30 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model projects the Eagles as the most likely winner of the 49ers vs. Eagles game.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including projected touchdown scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Niners vs. Eagles prediction: Who will win and cover?

Since our 49ers-Eagles predictions earlier in the week, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL matchup between the 49ers and Eagles 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Eagles a 68% chance of beating the 49ers. Our predicted final score has the Eagles winning 24-19.

According to our model, the 49ers (+5.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 44.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

 

To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 19 straight up picks.

49ers vs. Eagles odds

We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type 49ers Eagles
Spread +5.5 (-110) -5.5 (-110)
Moneyline +215 -250
Total o44.5 (-105) u44.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

49ers vs. Eagles picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type Pick Bet Now
Spread 49ers +5.5 -110
Moneyline 49ers +215
Total Over 44.5 -105

According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is 49ers +5.5 at the spread.

 

49ers vs. Eagles TD scorers

Who will score a touchdown in 49ers vs. Eagles?

According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for Week 19, Christian McCaffrey is most likely to score an anytime touchdown in 49ers vs. Eagles.

Our projections give McCaffrey a 57.8% chance of scoring a TD at Lincoln Financial Field, while the running back is a 14.4% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

San Francisco 49ers

Player Anytime TD Probability
Christian McCaffrey (RB) 57.8%
George Kittle (TE) 34.1%
Jauan Jennings (WR) 30.8%
Demarcus Robinson (WR) 16.9%
Brock Purdy (QB) 15.3%

Philadelphia Eagles

Player Anytime TD Probability
Saquon Barkley (RB) 48.0%
Jalen Hurts (QB) 41.9%
A.J. Brown (WR) 36.6%
Dallas Goedert (TE) 32.9%
DeVonta Smith (WR) 31.2%

First touchdown scorer predictions

San Francisco 49ers

Player First TD Probability
Christian McCaffrey (RB) 14.4%
George Kittle (TE) 7.0%
Jauan Jennings (WR) 6.2%
Demarcus Robinson (WR) 3.1%
Brock Purdy (QB) 2.8%

Philadelphia Eagles

Player First TD Probability
Saquon Barkley (RB) 12.1%
Jalen Hurts (QB) 10.0%
A.J. Brown (WR) 8.4%
Dallas Goedert (TE) 7.4%
DeVonta Smith (WR) 6.9%

49ers vs Eagles player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the 49ers and Eagles. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 19 games.

Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the 49ers' Brock Purdy is projected for 228 passing yards, while the Eagles' Jalen Hurts is expected to throw for 214 yards.

Player Proj. Pass Yards
Brock Purdy (SF) 228
Jalen Hurts (PHI) 214

49ers rushing

Player Proj. Rush Yards
Christian McCaffrey 69
Brock Purdy 21
Brian Robinson 17

Eagles rushing

Player Proj. Rush Yards
Saquon Barkley 81
Jalen Hurts 33
Tank Bigsby 12

49ers receiving

Player Proj. Rec. Yards
George Kittle 58
Jauan Jennings 50
Christian McCaffrey 44
Demarcus Robinson 28
Kendrick Bourne 22

Eagles receiving

Player Proj. Rec. Yards
A.J. Brown 71
DeVonta Smith 59
Dallas Goedert 42
Saquon Barkley 19
Jahan Dotson 15

Niners vs. Eagles game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's matchup between the Eagles and 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET.

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Conclusion

We predict the Eagles, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the 49ers on Sunday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate 49ers vs. Eagles insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.

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