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5 burning questions ahead of Eagles vs. 49ers in NFC Championship Game

We’re looking to answer five burning questions ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game

The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Lincoln Financial Field as the No. 2 overall seed and with the reputation of having the NFL’s top defense.

Even with elite pass rushers and an All-Pro linebacker, this 49ers’ defense has holes and it can be found in the back four, and when teams are able to physically match up with DeMeco Ryan’s defense up front.

Philadelphia (14-3) defeated the New York Giants 38-7 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the title game and then watched on Sunday evening, as the Niners (13-4) defeated the Cowboys 19-12 at Levi’s Stadium.

With kick-off just a few hours away, here are five burning questions that need to be answered.

Eagles unofficial depth chart ahead of NFC Championship Game vs. 49ers

Here’s the Philadelphia Eagles updated unofficial depth chart ahead of the NFC Championship Gane vs. San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field

The NFC’s top two seeds are set to meet on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field when the Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers.

The stage is set for All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts as Grammy Award-winner performer Anita Baker is singing the National Anthem, and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins will be the honorary captain.

With kickoff fast approaching, here is the Eagles’ unofficial depth chart for Championship weekend.

Eagles vs. 49ers: How to watch, listen and stream NFC Championship Game

Here’s how you can watch, listen or stream the Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship Game vs. San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles and 49ers are preparing for a heavyweight showdown on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, highlighted by star power on both sides of the football.

The 49ers are in the NFC Championship Game for the third time in four seasons, while Philadelphia is making its seventh NFC title appearance since 2001, more than every team in the NFL accept the Patriots over that span.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s how you can watch, listen, and stream the NFC title game.

Eagles-49ers: Previewing Philadelphia’s NFC Championship Game opponent

We’re previewing the San Francisco 49ers ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles and 49ers were the top two seeds in this year’s NFC playoff bracket and they’ll meet on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship Game.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 EST at Lincoln Financial Field, and Philadelphia is currently a 2.5-point home favorite.

The winner will advance to Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., against the winner of Sunday night’s Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s a brief preview of San Francisco ahead of Championship Sunday.

Eagles updated 53-man roster for NFC Championship Game vs. 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster for the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles and 49ers are preparing for a heavyweight showdown on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, highlighted by star power on both sides of the football.

The 49ers are in the NFC Championship Game for the third time in four seasons, while Philadelphia is making its seventh NFC title appearance since 2001, more than every team in the NFL accept the Patriots over that span.

With kickoff fast approaching, here is Philadelphia’s updated 53-man roster.

Eagles-49ers: Avonte Maddox returning to lineup for NFC Championship Game

The Eagles have all 22 starters available for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game as Avonte Maddox has no injury designation ahead of the matchup vs. the 49ers

The Eagles are heading into the NFC Championship Game with all 22 available starters set to play after Avonte Maddox logged a full practice ahead of Sunday’s matchup.

Maddox and Lane Johnson were full participants, while linebacker T.J. Edwards was a limited participant due to an ankle injury, but has no injury designation.

Maddox missed the last three games with a toe injury but started trending upward last week and was a full participant every day this week.

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NFC Championship picks: Who the ‘experts’ are taking in Eagles vs. 49ers

The picks are in and we’re looking at who the NFL Experts are picking in the Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship matchup against the San Francisco 49ers

The Eagles and 49ers are preparing for a heavyweight showdown on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, highlighted by star power on both sides of the football.

Philadelphia got off to a 13-1 start and outside of two consecutive losses without an injured Jalen Hurts, the Eagles have been the NFC’s top team.

San Francisco has battled adversity and the loss of two starting quarterbacks but has now won 12 straight, with rookie quarterback Brock Purdy unbeaten in his first seven starts replacing an injured Jimmy Garoppolo.

The 49ers are in the NFC Championship Game for the third time in four seasons, while Philadelphia is making its seventh NFC title appearance since 2001, more than every team in the NFL accept the Patriots over that span.

With kickoff fast approaching, here are seven matchups to watch when the Eagles have the football.

Eagles vs. 49ers: Who has the edge at each position?

Looking at who has the positional edge in the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers

Successful NFL defenses rely on talented playmakers and versatility across the board, something Jonathan Gannon has implemented during his two seasons with the Eagles.

After a 2021 season that saw Philadelphia gashed via a passive scheme and a lack of talent, GM Howie Roseman made severe upgrades to the roster, adding Haason Reddick, Kyzir White, Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Linval Joseph, Ndamukong Suh, Reed Blankenship, and James Bradberry among others.

Roseman then acquired C.J. Gardner-Johnson via trade from the Saints, and the perfect ‘GUMBO’ recipe was developed, allowing Gannon to cook this season with a top-five defense in several key categories.

With two evenly matchup teams set to meet on Sunday, we’re looking at who has the edge at each position for Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Eagles-49ers: 13 more stats to know for NFC Championship Game

We’re looking at 13 more key stats to know for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Lincoln Financial Field as the No. 2 overall seed and with the reputation of having the NFL’s top defense.

Even with elite pass rushers and an All-Pro linebacker, this 49ers’ defense has holes and it can be found in the back four, and when teams are able to physically match up with DeMeco Ryan’s defense up front.

Philadelphia (14-3) defeated the New York Giants 38-7 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the title game and then watched on Sunday evening, as the Niners (13-4) defeated the Cowboys 19-12 at Levi’s Stadium.

Philadelphia rushed for 268 yards on the ground as offensive coordinator Shane Steichen got back to his superb run-pass ratio on Saturday night, as the Birds ran 69 total plays, 44 of those plays coming on the ground.

With kickoff fast approaching, here are 13 more stats to know.

Eagles-49ers injury report: Avonte Maddox among 12 listed as limited participants

Cornerback Avonte Maddox was among 12 Philadelphia Eagles listed as limited participants ahead of Sunday’s matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers

The Eagles released their Thursday injury report with 12 players listed as limited participants ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game.

Avonte Maddox is day to day with a toe injury and Friday could be his final opportunity to show that can he’s able to run and cut on his injured toe.

Lane Johnson was able to rest his ailing groin as well.