Wild Card Weekend: Eagles Favored in Philly — But 49ers Nation Still Believes

J.F.R. Perseveranda 1/11/2026 01:48:00 PM

Wild Card Weekend: Eagles Favored in Philly — But Our Community Still Believes

Today is the moment — the San Francisco 49ers head into Philadelphia to face the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card playoff game.

Oddsmakers have the Eagles favored at home, with Philadelphia giving points on the spread. In other words, the 49ers are officially the underdogs in today’s matchup.

And honestly? That feels familiar.

Eagles: Defending Champs on Their Home Turf 🦅

The Eagles earned the favorite label for a reason. They’re the reigning Super Bowl champions, playing in a loud Philadelphia stadium, led by elite talent like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.

Hurts’ leadership and Barkley’s explosive running make the Eagles one of the toughest teams in football — especially in the playoffs. Home field, experience, and confidence all lean in Philly’s favor.

49ers: Underdogs With Grit 🟥🟨

But the story of the 49ers isn’t about being favored — it’s about fighting uphill.

That story is best represented by quarterback Brock Purdy, once known as Mr. Irrelevant — the very last pick in the NFL Draft. Undrafted in spirit, overlooked by expectations, and doubted at every stage, Purdy kept showing up, kept working, and kept winning.

Sound familiar?

The Pinoybuilt Connection: Why This Game Hits Home

At Pinoybuilt.com, we highlight stories of perseverance, resilience, and community — values deeply rooted in the Filipino-American experience.

Many of us grew up underestimated. Many of us were told to work twice as hard, stay humble, and prove ourselves without complaining. Like Brock Purdy and this 49ers team, we didn’t start as favorites — but we stayed ready.

This game represents more than football:

Believing in the underdog
Showing up even when the odds aren’t in your favor
Winning with heart, not hype

Whether you’re watching from Vallejo, San Francisco, somewhere else in California, or even from the Philippines, today is about pride — pride in grit, pride in community, and pride in never backing down.

GO 49ERS!

Underdogs? Always. Counted out? Never.

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Posted by: J.F.R. Perseveranda

Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat.