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Eagles vs. 49ers: Six under-the-radar players from San Francisco to watch

Story byGlenn Erby , Eagles WireSun, January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM UTC·3 min readThe Eagles (11-6), NFC East Champion, return to the NFL playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the conference and will face the rival 49ers (12-5) at Lincoln Financial Field in what should be a high-energy, high-scoring affair. The Eagles have the best record in the NFL, including playoffs, since the start of 2022 (56-20), and they are must-see television. With Philadelphia getting the late Sunday afternoon time slot, the NFL on FOX broadcast team will be in attendance. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith the kickoff fast approaching, we're looking at six under-the-radar 49ers to watch. WR Jauan JenningsDec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs to score a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Levi's Stadium.

Eagles vs. 49ers: Six under-the-radar players from San Francisco to watch

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Key Highlights

  • Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesJennings was the 49ers' second-leading receiver behind Christian McCaffrey, catching 55 passes for 643 yards and nine touchdowns.
  • Jennings enters the playoffs on a hot streak, hauled in six touchdown passes in his last six games combined, and his nine scores are tied for eighth in the league this season. OL Austen PleasantsOct 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Austen Pleasants (62) before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium.
  • Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesTrent Williams is expected to play, but if the all-world left tackle can't go or is forced to exit, all eyes will shift to Austen Pleasants.
  • Since entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2020, he's been on seven teams' practice squads, and he's played the most snaps in his career this season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWR Kendrick BourneBourne failed to catch his only target in last Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks.
  • Bourne recorded 142 receiving yards in Weeks 5 and 6, though he hasn't accumulated more than 50 yards in any of his other regular-season games.
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