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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.

Seahawks rookie Abe Lucas makes top 40 PFF OTs for 2022 season

The Seahawks hit several home runs in the 2022 NFL draft, most importantly securing two potential long-term starters at the offensive tackle positions.

The Seahawks hit several home runs in the 2022 NFL draft, most importantly securing two probable long-term starters at the offensive tackle positions.

The team’s No. 9 overall pick Charles Cross had a strong rookie season at left tackle, posting a respectable 63.1 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, which ranked him No. 67 at his position. The real find was third-round right tackle Abe Lucas from Washington State, though. Lucas earned a 68.4 overall grade, which was enough to crack the top 40 players at his position.

Their early success is particularly impressive given how Seattle deployed them. Only Tampa and Philadelphia left their tackles on an island at a higher rate.

Cross is 22 and Lucas is 24, so the best is likely yet to come.

Here’s the complete top 40 OT rankings from PFF.

3 former Washington players on conference championship teams

Three former Washington players are in action during championship Sunday.

On Sunday night, NFL fans will know which two teams will meet in Super Bowl LVII from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Az., in two weeks.

In Sunday’s NFC championship, the Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers in the early game. On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch from last season’s AFC championship.

While the Washington Commanders were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17, three former players will suit up in Sunday’s championship games with an opportunity to play in Super Bowl LVII, including one franchise legend.

The 49ers lead the way with two former Washington players on the active roster.

Other former Washington players are on the practice squads of the four NFL finalists, including center Keith Ismael with the 49ers, but we name the three on the remaining 53-man rosters in Sunday’s championship games.

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.