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49ers begin week as favorites against Eagles

Nov 27, 2023 at 11:39 AM


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The eagerly anticipated Week 13 NFC Championship Game rematch between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles has been marked on many calendars since the schedule was released in May. Many feel robbed of what could have been an epic showdown between two powerhouses in January. Instead, the 49ers hobbled through four quarters of football after quarterback Brock Purdy suffered an early injury.

The stage is set for a compelling matchup. With the NFL's best record of 10-1, the Eagles have won five consecutive games and are coming off an exhilarating overtime win over the Buffalo Bills. On the other side, the 49ers have rebounded impressively from a three-game skid, securing three consecutive victories, including a Thanksgiving win over the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, and positioning themselves as the frontrunners for the second seed in the NFC playoff picture.

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A win at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday would put the 49ers within striking distance of the Eagles in the playoff hierarchy and give them the coveted head-to-head tiebreaker.

San Francisco is currently listed as a 2.5-point favorite over Philadelphia, though this could change as the week progresses. The 49ers are coming off a Thursday night game, earning some much-needed rest before facing the defending NFC champions, giving them a slight advantage.

In their last three games, the 49ers' dominant defense has helped them secure victories with an average margin of 20.7 points. In contrast, the Eagles' margin of victory has been a more modest 4.8 points over the last four games.

Oddsmakers anticipate a close matchup between these two teams, promising an exciting experience for fans on both sides. There will be no shortage of media hype as the game quickly approaches.

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