The Eagles’ wild-card tilt with the 49ers is loaded with data that could decide who advances.
At a Glance
- Jalen Hurts has averaged 5.1 yards per carry in four playoff runs
- DeVonta Smith already owns the franchise postseason receiving record
- Jake Elliott is 26-for-27 on playoff kicks despite a down 2024
- Why it matters: Every edge matters in a coin-flip game
The Eagles and 49ers meet Saturday night with a mountain of trends pointing toward Philadelphia.
Hurts’ Legs
Jalen Hurts has never been used more sparingly as a runner than in 2024. His 5.6 carries per game were a career low, yet his postseason résumé shows 75 rushes for 384 yards-38 per tilt at 5.1 a clip. The staff may have been saving him for January.
- 8.5 carries per game in four prior seasons
- 4.6 yards per carry in 2024
- 66.8% passing in playoffs vs 64.4% in regular season
Goedert vs Linebackers
Dallas Goedert sits eighth all-time among tight ends with 52 postseason grabs. The 49ers are patching linebackers together from street signings.
| Stat | Goedert | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Catches | 52 | 8th |
| Yards | 562 | 11th |
| Touchdowns | 4 | T-10th |
Elliott’s Weird Splits
Jake Elliott finished 2024 at 74.1%-third-lowest among 37 qualifying kickers. Over the last two seasons he is 5-for-15 from 50-plus. Yet in the postseason he is 26-for-27 (96.3%), fourth-best in history.
Key Takeaways
- Hurts must run more to revive the offense
- Goedert could exploit a depleted linebacking corps
- Elliott’s playoff track record buys trust for one more clutch kick
The stats say the Eagles have multiple matchup advantages if they choose to use them.
