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McCaffrey vs Barkley: Wild Card Showdown

In this Wild Card weekend showdown, the San Francisco Forty Niners and Philadelphia Eagles face off, with the outcome hinging on the performance of their star running backs, Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in run defense, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup. McCaffrey, despite his impressive yardage, has seen a decline in his average yards per carry. Barkley, on the other hand, has been held back by the Eagles offensive coordinator and a series of injuries. The Niners run defense ranks 20th, and the Eagles isnt much better. The team that can exploit these weaknesses and break through with a strong running game will likely emerge victorious in this playoff clash at Lincoln Financial Field.

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