49ers-Eagles Highlights: NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles Meet in Playoffs for First Time Since 1996

The San Francisco 49ers battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game this Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on FOX.

The 49ers are the No. 2 seed in the NFC after finishing the regular season with a 13-4 record. They advanced to the NFC Championship Game by defeating the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in the Divisional Round.

The Eagles are the No. 1 seed in the NFC after finishing the regular season with a 14-3 record. They advanced to the NFC Championship Game by defeating the New York Giants 38-7 in the Divisional Round.

Key Matchups

• 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy vs. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts: Purdy has been a revelation for the 49ers since taking over as the starter in Week 13. He has led the team to an 8-0 record in his starts.
• 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel vs. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay: Samuel is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL. He can line up at wide receiver, running back, and even quarterback.
• 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa vs. Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata: Bosa is one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. He has recorded 18.5 sacks this season.

Prediction

The 49ers and Eagles are two of the best teams in the NFL. This is a very difficult game to predict.

However, the 49ers have a slight edge because they are playing at home. They also have a more experienced quarterback in Purdy.

The 49ers also have a more balanced offense than the Eagles. They can run the ball with Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell, and they can pass the ball to Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle.

The Eagles have a great defense, but they will have their hands full with the 49ers' offense.

I predict the 49ers will win a close game, 24-20.