The 49ers’ beating of the Eagles changed the landscape at the top of the NFC
PHILADELPHIA — Los Philadelphia Eagles They can take solace in that they are the only team with a 10-2 record in the NFL. Yes, it’s still the best record in the league.
But a humiliating and heartbreaking defeat at home against the San Francisco 49ersdid more than tighten the race for supremacy of the NFC. He taught them Eagles than a trip back to Super Bowl It could be more complicated than expected.
The high level of play he had at Philadelphia at the top of the league, was cracked by San Francisco.
Deebo Samuel and the Niners overwhelmed the Philadelphia defense, revealing vulnerability among the linebackers. AP Photo
It is always difficult to come from behind. The Eagles They had won four straight after trailing at halftime, but were destroyed after the break by Brock Purdy and the Ninerswho scored 28 points in the second half.
It is difficult to hide an unstable defense against the best teams. The linebackers, a weak point for much of the season, were compromised by the middle. The Eagles They reinforced that position on Monday by signing the linebacker three times All-Pro, Shaquille Leonardwho was cut a few days ago by the Indianapolis Colts.
The offensive of Philadelphia, which usually generates a lot of points, stalled inside the red zone. The first two series of the Eagles ended with field goals instead of touchdowns, a sign that the 49ers they studied Jalen Hurts and they shut down their powerful wide receivers and running backs.
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Los Eagles They licked their wounds. Just like the Niners They had to wait for another chance against Philadelphia after the defeat in NFC Championship Gamenow it’s the turn of the Eagles to wait for a potential revenge against San Francisco in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, they should not overlook that before thinking about the playoffs, they will have to face other good teams.
One of those awaits you. The Eagles They will play on Sunday night away against the Dallas Cowboysin a match that has many implications in the race for the top of the NFC. With his victory in Philadelphialos Niners (9-3) are back in the fight for first place, which comes with the advantage of playing at home and resting in the first week. The Cowboys (9-3) could share the conference lead if they beat the Eagles.
Los Eagles they defeated the Cowboys last month and would separate themselves in the standings if they sweep the series.
What works
The wide receivers A.J. Brown y DeVonta Smith They put up a lot of yards early in the game, but could do little in what was easily the worst game in the NBA era. Syrians.
What doesn’t work
The defense was punished again. The 49ers They scored on six offensive possessions and making tackles seemed more of an option than a mandate. This occurred a week after the Eagles They allowed 505 total yards to the Buffalo Bills.
2023-12-05 16:26:00
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