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In a high-stakes matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, the 49ers emerged victorious with a convincing 42-19 road win. The Eagles, now 10-2, suffered their first home loss of the season, setting the stage for a critical showdown with the 9-3 Dallas Cowboys next Sunday night.
The game got underway with a strong defensive stand by the Eagles, holding the 49ers to a punt after Haason Reddick’s impactful sack on quarterback Brock Purdy. The first quarter saw the Eagles take an early lead with two field goals by Jake Elliott, but Head Coach Nick Sirianni expressed disappointment at not capitalizing on red zone opportunities.
However, the 49ers quickly turned the tide in the second quarter, with Purdy connecting with Brandon Aiyuk for a 2-yard touchdown and later Christian McCaffrey finding the end zone. Sirianni acknowledged the toughness of tackling the 49ers and described it as an “uncharacteristic day” for the Eagles.
The third quarter witnessed the 49ers extending their lead, as Deebo Samuel scored a 12-yard rushing touchdown, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected for striking an official.
Despite Jalen Hurts reaching his 100th career touchdown with a Brotherly Shove, the Eagles struggled to contain Samuel, who broke free for a 48-yard touchdown.
In a concerning moment for the Eagles, Hurts left the field for medical evaluation, briefly replaced by Marcus Mariota. The 49ers capitalized on missed tackles, with Jauan Jennings scoring an 18-yard touchdown. Hurts returned, connecting with DeVonta Smith for a 2-yard score, but the two-point conversion failed.
Deebo Samuel continued his stellar performance with a 46-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter, sealing the 49ers’ dominant victory. The Eagles’ late fourth-and-12 attempt fell incomplete, allowing the 49ers to run out the clock.
Despite the loss, Jalen Hurts posted solid passing numbers with 298 yards and one touchdown, while Brock Purdy led the 49ers with 214 yards and an impressive four touchdown passes.
A.J. Brown stood out for the Eagles with eight receptions for 114 yards, while Deebo Samuel’s explosive performance included four receptions for 116 yards and three touchdowns.
Defensively, Nicholas Morrow led the Eagles with eight tackles, and Haason Reddick contributed three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit. The 49ers’ defense was anchored by Ji’Ayir Brown’s seven tackles and Charvarius Ward’s five tackles and four pass deflections.
As the Eagles regroup for a crucial matchup against the Cowboys, Coach Sirianni emphasized the need for improved coaching and performance against top-tier opponents.