US Edition49ers Mailbag: Does Wild-Card Win Hinge on Stopping Saquon?
Lane Johnson's return strengthens the Eagles' offensive line against an injury-weakened 49ers defense, giving Philadelphia a key edge in the NFC wild-card playoff rematch.
- On Jan. 7, Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane reported Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles right tackle, will return to practice after a Lisfranc foot injury suffered against the Detroit Lions in November and must test his right foot before the wild-card game.
- Philadelphia's trench play is crucial as the 49ers defense arrives hampered by absences including Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams, and linebackers Tatum Bethune, Dee Winters, and Garret Wallow.
- The Eagles arrive with momentum despite resting starters in Week 18, hosting the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
- Historically, Johnson has anchored Eagles postseason runs, missing only one 2020 playoff game; the team went 3-4 in seven games without him and is 18-28 without him overall.
- Betting models show Dimers.com simulations give the Eagles a 66% win probability with a projected 24-20 score, while oddsmakers list them favorites at-4.5 spread and-220 moneyline.
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Eagles RT Lane Johnson (foot) returns to practice
Philadelphia Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice on Wednesday.It's a positive sign considering the six-time Pro Bowl selection has missed the Eagles' last seven games with a Lisfranc injury.The Eagles (11-6) would love nothing more than having Johnson return to the lineup on Sunday against the visiting San Francisco 49ers (12-5) in an NFC wild-card game."Obviously, Lane's a big difference maker," Philadelphia head coach Ni…
Exclusive: NFL Legend Vernon Davis Discusses 49ers Playoff Chances
In an exclusive interview with Heavy on 49ers, 49ers legend Vernon Davis discussed his thoughts on San Francisco’s upcoming matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round this weekend. Davis also discussed his transition from NFL superstar to Hollywood actor and entrepreneur in the last five years.San Francisco has a tough draw in the first round as they’ll face the reigning Super Bowl champions on the road. Although Philadelphia ha…
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49ers mailbag: Does wild-card win hinge on stopping Saquon?
SANTA CLARA — Playoff football is back for the fourth time in five years, so let’s expand our 49ers Mailbag with more social-media questions than usual before Sunday’s wild-card visit to Philadelphia: What’s the middle linebacker situation looking like? (@Niners247) Not great, and don’t expect Fred Warner’s Hollywood-like comeback until at least the NFC Championship Game, if they reach it as the 49ers have in their past seven playoff trips since…
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