49ers set for showdown with Seahawks after wild-card win over defending champ Eagles
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in a wild-card playoff game, highlighted by a trick play touchdown pass from Jauan Jennings to Christian McCaffrey.
- Jennings, a former high school quarterback, joined an elite group of 49ers QBs with multiple postseason touchdown passes, including Joe Montana and Steve Young.
- Brock Purdy threw for 262 yards despite two interceptions, and the 49ers may face the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks next, who are favored by 6.5 points.
- The Eagles struggled offensively in the second half, with Jalen Hurts throwing for only 168 yards and failing to convert a crucial fourth-and-11 late
