49ers vs. Eagles Highlights: Philly Dominates NFC Championship Game

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Jalen Hurts and the mighty Philadelphia Eagles are in full command, San Francisco 49ers In Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, 31-7.

Victory sends Philly to next target Super Bowl LVII Arizona (Feb. 12 at 6:30 PM ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

Breakout rookie quarterback Brock Purdy ended the game with an elbow injury after the Niners’ opening drive. He returned early in the second half after fourth-string QB Josh Johnson was forced out with a concussion, but was unable to throw a ball.

Here are the highlights!

Philadelphia Eagles 31, San Francisco 49ers 7

Fly high!

Instead of opting for a field goal on their first drive, Philly made a statement by keeping their offense on the field.

On the decisive 4th down, Hearts went deep into Devonta Smith to create a huge 29-yard obstruction that put the Eagles deep in the red zone. A closer look at the play reveals Smith may not have caught the ball in the end …

Home team takes the lead

…but it was too little and too late. Two plays later, Miles saw his Sanders break through the Niners defense and short his score to give the Phillies his 7–0 lead. It was Sanders’ 12th rushing touchdown of the season.

Heading into Sunday’s game, the Eagles were 8-0 this season when Sanders made a rushing score. He is one of five players in Eagles history to reach his 12th touchdown in a single season (including the playoffs), and he did so during the Super Bowl era. He is only one of four players who have played. Bowler Ricky Watters.

unstable start

On the Niners’ opening drive, Purdy tried to connect with George Kittle, but the ball went off. The Eagles challenged an incomplete pass ruling that reversed play and resulted in a Purdy fumble near midfield.

The San Francisco defense showed up when it mattered most, forcing Philly to a three-and-out after the turnover.

49ers injury mount

Purdy did not return for the next series for the Niners. Backup QB Johnson takes San Francisco field, three and out on the next drive. Purdy briefly walked out into the locker room before returning to the sidelines, where his throwing elbow was wrapped and cooled.

A fifth-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, Johnson went 1-8 as a starter and boasted a 58 percent career completion percentage heading into Sunday’s game. The 36-year-old journeyman has been on his 14 different teams, an NFL record.

Elsewhere, Nick Bosa, who was not on the field at the time, was placed on the sidelines after the encounter and was tended to by the 49ers’ training staff. , exited before the drive ended.

These setbacks are the reason Niners star linebacker Fred Warner temporary injury on the second play of the game.

what happened

eagles Narrow It evaded safety on the first drive of the second quarter and ended up with a three-and-out.

knot!

The Niners tied things midway through the second quarter thanks to this angry run. Christian McCaffreyhas missed practice twice this week due to a calf injury.

With that touchdown, McCaffrey scored in nine straight games, tying the longest streak by a 49er since Terrell Owens in 1998. McCaffrey’s nine-game scoring streak is the third longest in Niners history (including the playoffs). .

Move!

The Eagles took 14-7 late in the second quarter thanks to a 17-yard pickup from Kenneth Gainwell that set up a smooth 13-yard touchdown from Sanders – his second of the game. Score.

turn over!

Johnson fumbled on the 49ers’ next drive, spitting the ball at San Francisco’s own 36-yard line. The Eagles took advantage of their newfound possession as Boston Scott easily found the end zone after just a few plays.

As such, the Phillies went into the break with a 21-7 lead.

Heading into Sunday, the 49ers were 0-4 in games this season with more than two freebies.

QB Chaos

Johnson left the game after going down on the Niners’ first drive of the second half. he was later left out.

Purdy rejoined for one play (a handover to McCaffrey) before San Francisco punted.

separate

The Niners nearly forced the Eagles to punt late in the third quarter, but a kicker penalty ruff gave the Philly another chance. The drive continued and Hurts took off 14 yards to put the Eagles deep in the red zone.

As if that wasn’t enough, an unnecessary roughness penalty put the Eagles at the 3-yard line, which Hearts ran to give the team a 28-7 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. gave With that score, Hearts passed Kam Newton for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season (including the playoffs) with 15.

not how they created it

McCaffrey checked into the Niners QB late in the fourth quarter, but things certainly didn’t go as planned.

Conclusion of the contract

The Eagles continued to pour it through the second half. Tensions escalated as the fight broke out between plays, leading to the ejection of both Eagles safety Kuvon Wallace and 49ers left tackle Trent Williams.

In the end, the Eagles won 31-7 at home. fumble recoveryto punch a ticket Super Bowl LVII (Feb. 12, 6:30 PM (FOX and FOX Sports App)) — Fourth Super Bowl appearance in history.

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