The latest buzz around DeMarcus Robinson, the veteran wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, centers on his incredible breakout game during their hard-fought 23-19 NFC Wild Card upset against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11, 2026. Coming off a pretty quiet regular season where he didn’t top 50 receiving yards in any of his 14 appearances—mostly because he was stepping in here and there amid a bunch of injuries and limited snaps—Robinson absolutely lit it up when the stakes were highest. With starting receiver Ricky Pearsall out due to ankle and knee troubles, he caught 6 out of 7 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown, leading the team in receiving and providing those explosive plays that fueled the 49ers’ comeback on the road against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Right out of the gate, he made his presence felt with a massive 61-yard grab on the opening drive, which helped set up prime field position and led to an early score. His standout effort even earned him Tom Brady’s LFG Player of the Game award, and everyone from teammates to analysts couldn’t stop talking about how perfectly timed it was for a 31-year-old who’s made the playoffs every single year of his nine-season career. This was truly a career-highlight day for Robinson, who inked a two-year deal with the Niners this offseason after solid runs with the Rams—where he hit personal bests in yards and touchdowns in 2024—as well as the Chiefs and a few other teams.
The timing couldn’t have been better for San Francisco, especially with injuries stacking up, like George Kittle’s torn Achilles in the very same matchup. Robinson’s dominant performance highlighted the kind of depth and toughness the team has relied on all season, giving them a real spark as they gear up for the divisional round against the Seattle Seahawks.
Here are some highlights capturing Robinson in action during his monster game against the Eagles:
And for a classic shot of him making plays:
Thankfully, there were no injury concerns for him coming out of the game—he’s all set for next week. After spending most of the year under the radar, Robinson just proved why he’s such a reliable playoff veteran, and it’s a massive momentum boost for the Niners heading forward.
