Eagles Playoffs: Preparation & Outlook | NFL News

Reigning champions of the big match, the Eagles will welcome the 49 in the first round^ers from San Francisco, Sunday, at 4:30 p.m.

“We are hungry,” said Nick Sirianni, head coach of this season’s National East Division champions. We want to go back to the Super Bowl. We want to relive that. »

In the playoff picture, Jalen Hurts of the Eagles is one of three quarterbacks who triumphed in the Super Bowl, along with Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford.

In February 2024, Brock Purdy and the Niners suffered an overtime loss there.

San Francisco for purposes 10^e for points scored this season.

Last Saturday, however, the offense faltered and Seattle won 13-3.

Purdy was held to 127 yards and Christian McCaffrey had 57 yards, his lowest of the season.

Philadelphia relied on reserves to conclude the regular season, but Washington had the last laugh 24-17.

A win would have given the Eagles a week’s respite – the silver lining is that their regulars might have a little more fuel, heading into what we hope will be a long run.

McCaffrey took part in all 17 of his team’s matches. He says he’s in excellent shape, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said there’s no reason to limit his workload this weekend.

Supporters of the 49^ers visiting were handed a pint of disappointment when their request to take over a bar was refused.

The Ladder 15 bar, near Philadelphia City Hall, posted on Instagram asking if the venue could host up to 200 Niners fans Friday night. Management responded “we cannot in good conscience accommodate anything affecting the 49^ers. […] Have a great time in the City of Brotherly Love. »