Week 18's loss to the Seattle Seahawks revealed just how vulnerable the San Francisco 49ers are defending against the run.
Yet the Philadelphia Eagles, the Niners' opponent over Wild Card weekend, aren't particularly great at defending the run either despite boasting an elite defense.
Both teams boast Offensive Player of the Year running backs, San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey and Philly's Saquon Barkley. Yet neither has exactly wowed rushing over the course of the season. McCaffrey, despite his 1,202 yards on the ground in 2025, averaged just 3.9 yards per carry -- his lowest figure since joining the 49ers back in 2022.