NFL Wild Card 2026: Depleted 49ers Stun Eagles as Josh Allen Leads Bills
The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a major NFL Wild Card upset in 2026, defeating the Eagles 23-19. Christian McCaffrey and Josh Allen emerged as the weekend's biggest heroes.
The underdogs just wouldn't quit. Despite an escalating injury crisis, the San Francisco 49ers sent the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles crashing out of the playoffs in a stunning 23-19 wild card upset.
McCaffrey’s Fourth-Quarter Dominance
According to AFP reports from January 11, 2026, Niners running back Christian McCaffrey was the catalyst, scoring two crucial touchdowns in the final frame. Quarterback Brock Purdy remained unflappable, throwing for 262 yards and managing the game with ice-cold precision even after losing star tight end George Kittle to an Achilles injury in the second quarter.
"Our team just fights," McCaffrey said after the game. The victory sets up a high-stakes divisional-round clash with the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks next weekend. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles are left to reflect on a season that ended much earlier than expected.
Josh Allen’s Late-Game Heroics for Buffalo
In the AFC, Josh Allen put the Buffalo Bills on his back, leading a frantic 27-24 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Allen rushed for two scores and passed for another, totaling 273 passing yards. The game was sealed when Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence threw a devastating interception in the final minute.
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