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Eagles host 49ers in wild-card round
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The Eagles have to take care of business on Sunday, but we now know who they will face in the divisional round if they advance. If the No. 3-seeded Eagles are able to beat the No. 6-seeded 49ers on Sunday, they will travel to face the Bears at Soldier Field next weekend.
Eagles safety Sydney Brown was fined $46,371 by the NFL for an unnecessary roughness infraction that was not flagged on the field during the Eagles’ Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders. It was the largest fine of Brown’s career and the largest among the 23 players the league fined during Week 18.
The 49ers are dealing with a rash of injuries, while the Eagles have been inconsistent on offense despite deep talent.
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The 49ers and Eagles have a rough recent history, from the Niners’ 31-7 blowout loss in the 2022 NFC Championship Game to turning the tables with a dominant 42-19 victory in the 2023 regular season. That 2023 game was the one that put Brock Purdy firmly on the map as a serious quarterback.
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