Niners QB Brock Purdy reflects on first playoff loss to Eagles ahead of Sunday's wild-card game

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in a playoff matchup on Sunday. This encounter marks Purdy’s return to Philadelphia, where he previously suffered a torn UCL during the 2022 NFC Championship, limiting his play and contributing to the 49ers' 31-7 defeat. The injury led to the introduction of the NFL's emergency third-quarterback rule.

In the lead-up to the game, Purdy reflected on his journey since the injury, which included leading the 49ers to a 42-10 victory over the Eagles in the 2023 regular season and earning a Pro Bowl selection the same year. Despite missing eight games in 2025 due to a toe injury, Purdy is now preparing to lead a 49ers team dealing with multiple injuries, including his own shoulder issue, against a strong Eagles defense.

The Eagles, guided by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, have been formidable, allowing just 15.6