San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings has a major payday sitting right in the middle of Sunday’s playoff game plan: $600,000 for each 49ers postseason game in which he plays 35 offensive snaps.
And with the 49ers heading to Philadelphia for a Wild Card matchup, it’s an easy game-day storyline to watch alongside the usual questions fans are Googling today, kickoff time, TV channel, streaming options, and the latest injury report.
Key details to know
- Jennings’ bonus trigger: 35 offensive snaps in a playoff game = $600,000
- Game: 49ers at Eagles (Wild Card)
- TV: FOX
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT / 2:30 p.m. MT / 1:30 p.m. PT
Jauan Jennings Can Add $600K With a Heavy Snap Count vs. Eagles
The incentive is simple: if Jennings reaches 35 offensive snaps in any 49ers playoff game, he cashes $600,000 for that game. If the 49ers keep advancing and Jennings keeps hitting the snap threshold, the bonus can stack across postseason games.
CBS Sports reported the 49ers added up to $3 million in incentives to Jennings’ contract, including the $600,000-per-playoff-game snap-count trigger. ESPN also noted Jennings already hit a separate playing-time incentive during the regular season and can add the postseason bonus by reaching that snap mark.
What makes it relevant on game day: 35 offensive snaps is a real workload for a receiver. If Jennings is regularly out there in key personnel groupings, it’s a clue about how San Francisco plans to deploy its WR rotation in a tough road environment.
The snap threshold isn’t just a contractual detail; it’s a reflection of coaching trust. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has repeatedly praised Jennings for staying locked in through ups and downs, saying, “Jauan never got too frustrated, always kept his focus…” That kind of reliability is exactly what keeps a receiver on the field in a playoff game.
And with uncertainty around the WR group, especially with Ricky Pearsall’s health being a game-time decision, Jennings could be in a strong position to cash in. Of course, the 49ers are hoping their WRs can provide more than snaps against a surging Eagles team.
How to Watch 49ers vs. Eagles: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Streaming
Here’s the clean game-day info:
- When: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app (availability varies by market/login)
If you’re monitoring Jennings’ bonus while watching live: snap counts aren’t always displayed on the broadcast, but they’ll show up quickly in postgame participation reports and snap summaries.
Injury Report and Weather: What Could Shape Jennings’ Usage
San Francisco’s final injury report included several names worth tracking leading up to inactives, including Trent Williams (hamstring) and others who were listed during the week. On the Philadelphia side, the Eagles’ injury update included notable status notes (including a full practice for LB Nakobe Dean ahead of the game).
Also keep an eye on the conditions. Local reporting in the Bay Area noted Philadelphia’s forecast could bring wind and potential snow showers that may affect offensive approach and passing-game comfort.
That matters for Jennings because weather and protection concerns can change personnel decisions fast, more heavy sets, more run looks, or specific third-down packages. If the 49ers lean into packages where Jennings is a fixture, the $600,000 snap threshold becomes one more quick storyline to track as the game unfolds.
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