49ers' win over Eagles was the franchise's 40th postseason victory, most in NFL history
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers secured their 40th postseason win with a victory in Philadelphia, setting the record for the most playoff wins in NFL history.
- The 49ers' postseason record stands at 40-25, surpassing the New England Patriots who have 38 postseason wins after their recent victory over the Chargers.
- The NFL officially counts the 49ers' 1949 AAFC playoff win against the New York Yankees as part of their playoff record.
- The 49ers experienced limited playoff success from 1950 to the late 1970s but saw significant playoff victories in the 1980s and 1990s, with recent playoff success under coaches Jim Harbaugh and Kyle Shanahan
