49ers linebacker Fred Warner will not play in San Francisco's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, but there is a chance that he could play if the 49ers makes a deep run. Ahead of the 49ers' first-round game, Warner was seen running on the side during practice, a sign that his injury rehab has gone better than expected.

Brandon Aiyuk is away from the 49ers as the two sides appear headed towards a permanent divorce. Aiyuk began the season injured, but that devolved over time to a rift with San Francisco, resulting in him not playing a game for the 49ers this year while the team prepared to move on from him in the offseason.

Niners will wear all black for the first time with red and gold design elements designed to honor franchise's history.

The leafy hamlet in the Peninsula foothills has a long history with the team. Quarterback Brock Purdy previously rented a home in Los Altos (and is now in the process of joining its country club) as did former quarterbacks Steve Young and John Brodie. Two bygone coaches — Steve Mariucci and George Seiffert — called the area home, too.

The 49ers and Eagles have a rough recent history, from the Niners’ 31-7 blowout loss in the 2022 NFC Championship Game to turning the tables with a dominant 42-19 victory in the 2023 regular season. That 2023 game was the one that put Brock Purdy firmly on the map as a serious quarterback.

The 49ers not only have a dependable backup but also strong support behind their franchise quarterback, Brock Purdy.

As San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is getting interview requests from other teams looking for a head coach, he is focused on preparing for the upcoming wild-card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the 49ers coach will continue to get interest from other teams as Saturday saw the Miami Dolphins enter the fray.