Beating the Eagles would make the 49ers the first NFL franchise with 40 playoff wins

The San Francisco 49ers are on the brink of making NFL history as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. A victory would mark the 49ers' 40th playoff win, making them the first NFL franchise to reach this milestone. Currently, the 49ers hold a 39-25 postseason record, with the most playoff wins in NFL history. Their playoff history includes an early victory in the 1949 All-America Football Conference playoffs, which the NFL recognizes in its official records. Significant playoff success came in the 1980s and 1990s, with further achievements under head coaches Jim Harbaugh and Kyle Shanahan. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots, each with 37 playoff wins, are also in contention to reach 40 wins if they secure three victories in the current postseason.