PHILADELPHIA, PA - This Sunday, Jan 11, the Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) host the San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Lincoln Financial Field for the NFC Wild Card round. It is the matchup the NFL wanted, the matchup the networks wanted, and—judging by the secondary market—the matchup Philly fans are desperate to see.
The "Get-In" Price Shock As of this morning, ticket prices on secondary markets have defied the usual "Wild Card" logic.
- Standing Room Only: Hovering around $385.
- Lower Level (100s): You are lucky to find a pair for under $850 each.
- The Reason: This isn't just a playoff game; it’s a grudge match. The "NFC Championship" ghosts, the trash talk, and the rivalry that has simmered for three years have turned this into the most expensive ticket of the Wild Card weekend, outpacing even the Cowboys' game.
The Injury Report: Advantage Philly? While the 49ers are coming into Philly relatively healthy, the Birds are dealing with some nagging issues—but there is good news.
- Jalen Hurts: Despite the late-season wear and tear, he is a full go.
- Lane Johnson: Listed as "Limited" in practice with a foot issue, but sources say he plays.
- Dallas Goedert: Also limited (knee), but expected to suit up.
The 49ers' clean injury report is scary, but the Eagles are 5.5-point favorites for a reason: The Linc in January is a different beast.
The Economic "Green" Wave It’s not just ticket brokers getting rich. Hotels in the Navy Yard and Center City are reporting near 100% occupancy for Saturday night.
- Xfinity Live: If you don't have a ticket, you'll need to be in line by 9:00 AM just to get into the bar complex.
- Uber Surge: Expect "New Year's Eve" level surge pricing from 3 PM to 9 PM on Sunday.
The Prediction? The Eagles have been uneven down the stretch, but they secured the No. 3 seed when it mattered. The 49ers are dangerous, but they haven't played in a hostile environment like this since... well, since they lost here in 2023. Wear green, arrive early, and prepare for noise.
