The Eagles are poised to feast on what could be an overmatched San Francisco 49ers offense, thanks in large part to the Niners' suspect interior defensive line. The Eagles have a plethora of pass rushers at their disposal, including Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, Jaelan Phillips, and Brandon Graham, who all pose a significant threat to the 49ers' tackles.
The Eagles need to be disciplined in rushing the passer with discipline, as Brock Purdy tends to extend plays on the run and make big plays after scrambling out of the pocket. The Niners only allowed 27 sacks this season, despite Purdy's proclivity for holding onto the ball, but their interior line looks suspect.
On offense, Christian McCaffrey is a workhorse back who led the league in touches and yards from scrimmage. However, his effectiveness as a runner has been called into question, with just an average of 3.86 yards per carry this season. The Niners also rely heavily on their tight end, George Kittle, to make plays after catching passes.
The Eagles will need to be careful not to let McCaffrey and Kittle exploit them in the middle of the field, as Purdy tends to look downfield and make big throws to his receivers. But for now, it seems like the Eagles are well-equipped to shut down the 49ers' run game and make life difficult for Purdy.
The Niners' special teams unit has been vastly improved this season, thanks in part to the addition of Skyy Moore in a trade with the Chiefs. Moore has provided big returns in the punt phase, while kicker Eddy PiΓ±eiro is a reliable presence up front.
The Eagles need to be disciplined in rushing the passer with discipline, as Brock Purdy tends to extend plays on the run and make big plays after scrambling out of the pocket. The Niners only allowed 27 sacks this season, despite Purdy's proclivity for holding onto the ball, but their interior line looks suspect.
On offense, Christian McCaffrey is a workhorse back who led the league in touches and yards from scrimmage. However, his effectiveness as a runner has been called into question, with just an average of 3.86 yards per carry this season. The Niners also rely heavily on their tight end, George Kittle, to make plays after catching passes.
The Eagles will need to be careful not to let McCaffrey and Kittle exploit them in the middle of the field, as Purdy tends to look downfield and make big throws to his receivers. But for now, it seems like the Eagles are well-equipped to shut down the 49ers' run game and make life difficult for Purdy.
The Niners' special teams unit has been vastly improved this season, thanks in part to the addition of Skyy Moore in a trade with the Chiefs. Moore has provided big returns in the punt phase, while kicker Eddy PiΓ±eiro is a reliable presence up front.