49ers vs. Eagles: Three must-know storylines for Sunday's playoff game
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The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are set to clash in a Wild Card matchup at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET. This game is a rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship, where the Eagles defeated the 49ers 31-7 after San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a torn UCL early in the game. Both teams have significant injury concerns heading into the matchup.
The 49ers are facing numerous injuries, particularly on defense, with key players like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner sidelined. Offensively, Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall are dealing with injuries. The Eagles have their own injury issues, particularly along the offensive line, but are hopeful for improvements with the return of Lane Johnson.
Philadelphia's offense, featuring Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith, has struggled this season, ranking 19th in scoring and 24
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