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49ers ground Eagles in stunning NFL playoff wild-card win
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The San Francisco 49ers' underdog story is lasting longer than expected, but all that could end this weekend if the Seattle Seahawks bruise them into defeat once again. State of play: The two teams have met twice already this season,
For 49ers fans, the 1989 season remains the untouchable standard of a dynasty. Now, Joe Montana is bringing the architects of that legendary team back together for one more night.
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Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game
Brock Purdy threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey, leading San Francisco to a 23-19 victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia in a wild-card game
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles lose 23-19 to San Francisco 49ers in wild-card round of NFL playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers went into Philadelphia and upset the Eagles, 23-19, behind Christian McCaffrey's two touchdowns and key defensive plays.
The 49ers (13-5) lost star tight end George Kittle to a torn Achilles tendon and still found a way to pull off the upset in hostile Philly, where they lost the NFC championship game three years ago after Purdy was injured in the first quarter.
Despite holding out of training camp in search of a major payday, Jauan Jennings settled for a contract structured around performance-based incentives. With the regular season complete and the team reaching the playoffs against the odds,