49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast Greg Papa breaks down key matchups in 49ers’ wild-card matchup vs. Eagles
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Jan 10, 2026 
Greg Papa, the longtime play-by-play voice of the San Francisco 49ers, shares his insights on the team's crucial wild-card matchup against the Eagles. He emphasizes the importance of Christian McCaffrey in the run game and discusses how to exploit Philadelphia's defensive weaknesses. Additionally, Papa analyzes the star-studded Eagles' offense and stresses the need for the 49ers' defense to contain Jalen Hurts’ running ability. Finally, he offers valuable advice for rookie quarterback Brock Purdy to remain composed and execute the game plan.
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Run Game Likely Tells The Story
- The running game will likely determine the game's narrative if turnovers stay low.
- Success on first downs and running between the tackles sets up wins for both teams.
Plan For Trent But Prep Depth
- Monitor Trent Williams but expect him to play despite hamstring concerns, relying on adrenaline and limited practice reps.
- Prepare depth moves from the practice squad for potentially unavailable role players.
Attack Early With Balanced Play Calls
- Balance runs and throws early to avoid becoming predictable and to force the Eagles to respect play-action.
- Get third-down conversions via the passing game to sustain long rushing attempts.
