So, you’re looking for the time and channel for when the eagles play this week, right? Honestly, I wish I had better news for you. If you turn on the TV this coming Sunday, you’re going to see the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, but the Birds won't be there.
It’s over. The season ended in a freezing, frustrating blur this past Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philly fell 23-19 to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round. It was one of those games where you keep waiting for the "switch" to flip, but the lightbulb just stayed dark. If you're feeling that post-playoff gloom, you aren't alone. The city is basically in a collective state of "what just happened?"
The Reality of When the Eagles Play This Week
Technically, the eagles play this week only in the sense that they are playing "cleanup" at their lockers. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, officially marked the start of the offseason. Instead of practicing for a trip to Chicago to face the Bears, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the rest of the roster spent the last 48 hours doing exit interviews and packing boxes.
It's a bitter pill to swallow. Coming in as the No. 3 seed, there was this feeling—maybe a bit of a delusional one—that the playoff experience of this core would carry them. Nick Sirianni’s squad has been here before. They’ve been to two of the last three Super Bowls. But experience doesn't block for you when your Hall of Fame-caliber right tackle is on the sideline.
That Lane Johnson-Sized Hole
You can't talk about the loss to the Niners without talking about Lane Johnson. He was inactive with that nagging foot injury. It was his eighth straight missed game.
Fred Johnson and the rookies tried, they really did. But going up against Nick Bosa and a San Francisco front that smells blood in the water? That’s a tall order for anyone. Jalen Hurts was under fire all night. He’s a fighter, and Brandon Graham said as much after the game, but even the best fighters can’t do much when they’re running for their lives before the primary read is even open.
What Went Wrong Against San Francisco?
It wasn't just the line. The Eagles had opportunities. Quinyon Mitchell, the rookie sensation, was a absolute bright spot. He picked off Brock Purdy twice. Two interceptions! Usually, when your defense hands you two extra possessions in a playoff game, you win.
But the offense just couldn't capitalize.
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Saquon Barkley put the team on his back, rushing for 131 yards. He looked like the best player on the field for long stretches. Dallas Goedert even snagged two touchdowns, including a gritty fourth-down score that made us all think, Okay, here we go. Then the drive would stall. A penalty here, a missed connection there. The 49ers played a "wire-to-wire" style game, as some experts predicted, and the Eagles' inability to play from behind became their undoing. When they had to abandon the run late, the Niners' pass rush just pinned its ears back.
The Numbers That Sting
Look at the regular season stats against playoff teams. Philly averaged only about 17.8 points in those big games. Take out that high-scoring Rams game from early in the year, and that number drops to 14.8.
You just can't win in January scoring 19 points. Not in 2026. Not against an offense with Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel.
Looking Ahead: The 2026 Offseason Begins
Since there is no game to watch this Sunday, the focus has immediately shifted to the future. And things are already moving.
Just today, news broke that the Eagles are already making roster moves for the 2026 season. They’ve reportedly signed running back Carson Steele, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a classic Howie Roseman move—finding a guy who was overshadowed in a crowded backfield (behind Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt) and giving him a fresh start.
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Steele didn't see much action in 2025, but he’s a big, physical back. Pairing him with Jalen Hurts could add a different dimension to the short-yardage game that felt a little stagnant toward the end of this season.
Big Questions for Sirianni and the Staff
The "adversity shapes you" mantra only goes so far. Nick Sirianni is facing some heat this week. When you exit early at home as a favorite, people start asking questions about the play-calling and the "identity" of the team.
The defense under Fangio (and the young stars like Jalen Carter and Nakobe Dean) actually played well enough to win. They held the Niners to 23 points. In the modern NFL, that should be enough. The fact that the offense—loaded with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Saquon—couldn't get over the hump is going to be the main topic of conversation on sports radio for the next four months.
Your Next Steps as a Fan
Since the eagles play this week is a "no-go" for the TV schedule, here is what you should actually be keeping an eye on:
- Watch the Divisional Round Anyway: If you want to see who the Eagles should have been playing, watch the Bears game this weekend. It'll give you a good sense of the gap Philly needs to close.
- Monitor the Injury Reports: Keep an eye on Lane Johnson’s recovery. If this foot injury is something that requires surgery or a long-term fix, that’s the biggest storyline of the spring.
- The Draft Order: Now that the season is over, the Eagles' draft slot is locked in. Start looking at the mock drafts. With the veterans like Brandon Graham potentially moving on, the defensive end position is going to be a huge priority.
- Free Agency Rumors: The signing of Carson Steele is just the tip of the iceberg. The Eagles have some cap space to work with, and they need to decide if they’re going to be aggressive in the secondary again or focus on the trenches.
It sucks that the season is over. It really does. But the NFL moves fast. By the time the Super Bowl kicks off at Levi’s Stadium in February, we’ll already be talking about the 2026 schedule and those nine home games at the Linc.
For now, put the jersey in the laundry, take a deep breath, and maybe find a hobby that doesn't involve your heart rate spiking every Sunday. We've got a long way to go until training camp.