Win and you’re in.
That’s the mindset for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers as they head into the NFC Championship game on Sunday afternoon. A victory not only brings coastal supremacy, but earns a berth in Super Bowl 2023 on Feb. 12.
The 49ers, led by upstart third-string QB Brock Purdy and dual-threat running back Christian McCaffrey, bring the NFL’s fifth-ranked offense and No. 2 defense to Philadelpia’s Lincoln Financial Field. The home team is no slouch, either, with wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith creating matchup problems for the league’s No. 2 offense with a deep and star-studded defense — ranked third — ready to make big-time stops.
Who will punch their ticket to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.? We’ll know in a few action-packed hours.
What you need to know
- Ugly scouting report shows how Brock Purdy sank in NFL Draft
- QBs will renew epic college rivalry with Super Bowl on the line
- The lessons from how the rosters of the NFL’s conference finalists were built
- Betting on 49ers vs. Eagles? Get your exclusive welcome bonus with the BetMGM bonus code NPBONUS50.
