Who do the 49ers play next? Know about Brock Purdy and co.'s Divisional Round fixture

49ers upset defending champs Eagles in Philly to stay alive, now face Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round led by Brock Purdy.

Updated on: Jan 12, 2026, 06:48:05 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The San Francisco 49ers kept Super Bowl hopes alive by knocking out last year's winner, the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Wild Card Round match-up in Philadelphia on Sunday. Brock Purdy and co. now go to the NFC Divisional Round where they play the Seattle Seahawks.

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball off to Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers vs Eagles. (Getty Images via AFP)

The 49ers progressed to the divisional round despite a massively injury-plagued season. In the Eagles game, tight-end George Kittle tore his right Achilles. But it was a Brock Purdy show Sunday as the quarterback almost single-handedly led the team to a 23-19 victory over the Eagles.

Purdy completed 18 of 31 passes for 262 yards to go with two touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 80.3, as the 49ers came back from behind to knock the Eagles out.

With the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers facing off in the NFL Divisional Round playoff game, it will be an almost entirely NFC West divisional round.

Also read: George Kittle injury update: Did 49ers TE tear his achilles? Video raises concerns

Who Do The 49ers Play Next?

The 49ers will have to play away from home at the Lumen Field, in what will be a rematch of the two teams' Week 18 fixture. Notably, the 49ers suffered an embarrassing 13-3 loss to the Seahawks that day.

As far as the head-to-head match-up between the two teams go, the Seahawks lead the all-time series 31–24 and hold a 30–23 edge in regular-season meetings against the 49ers. However, their playoff matchups are tied 1–1.

The NFC Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs is scheduled for January 17.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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