SAN FRANCISCO — Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Eagles was exactly what Bay Area fans were waiting for, a grudge match after Philadelphia knocked all of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of last season’s NFC title game. And, as it turned out, the Kezar Pub in San Francisco was a place that fans from both teams could call home.

The Kezar Pub is normally a Niners hangout but it’s also the bar of choice for Eagles fans to watch their games. As she poured drink after drink, bartender Mary Lemos said the matchup was not just good for football but also good for business.

“It is just as busy — off-the-hook busy — for Eagles as it is off-the-hook busy for Niners,” Lemos said. “If you look around, it’s about 50/50 right now. We expect it to be 50/50 Eagles, Niners.

And while there may be some hard feelings after last season’s disastrous NFC title game, Frankie Fusco brushed off the fact that his fellow Eagles fans once attacked a guy in a Santa suit.

“I think Philadelphia gets a bad rap just because of throwing snowballs at Santa, which was, what, in the 60s? Like, get over it!” he said.

Jordan Lilley, a traveling nurse from Philadelphia, understood that 49ers fans were looking for some payback.

“They’re hyped. They’re ready for revenge after we hurt, what, two of their quarterbacks last year?” she said. “This is Philly territory! We like to dominate enemy territory! Fly, Eagles, fly!

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The Eagles dominated the first quarter but only came away with two field goals. In the second quarter, San Franciso scored two touchdowns, ending the half with a comfortable lead.

“This game is very special,” said Niners fan Jeremy Rojas. “Especially the way it ended last year in the NFC Championship game. Kind of feels like we left some meat on the bone with Purdy going down. So, it’s a little bit personal this time around. So that’s why we’re all here.”

After halftime, the 49ers continued scoring, eventually putting the game out of reach. and even those watching from the sidewalk outside the bar had their revenge. Both fan bases had the feeling that this probably isn’t the end.

“Both Niners and Eagles have a tough schedule for the rest of the year,” said 49ers fan Peter Lewczyk. “But, I think, moving forward in the playoffs when we see them again, definitely, it’s going to be another blood bath. It’ll be fun.”

“I think definitely these teams seem like they are on a crash course,” said Eagles fan Philip Zurborg. “I don’t think this is the last time they’ll see each other.”

Which means these fans will probably all be back at the Kezar Pub in January. Meanwhile, the fight is on for home field advantage in the playoffs. After Sunday’s loss, Philadelphia still had a one-game lead but they face Dallas in their next game, putting Niners fans in the uncomfortable position of having to root for the Cowboys.

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The Philadelphia Eagles are home underdogs to the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Sunday. A head-to-head win over the Eagles would go a long way for the 49ers, as they currently sit two games behind them with an 8-3 record for home-field advantage and a bye in the playoffs.

Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. The game will be televised on FOX.

The matchup pits two of the highest-scoring offenses against each other; the 49ers and Eagles are tied for the third-highest points per game at 28.2. A.J. Brown has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for Philadelphia and caught seven touchdown passes. DeVonta Smith is heating up as of late, with 23 catches, 355 yards and three touchdowns in his last four games. Jalen Hurts’ recent play has catapulted him to be the favorite to win NFL MVP. His elite play couldn’t come at a better time, as the Philly defense has struggled recently, allowing 24.4 points per game during their five-game winning streak.

San Francisco hopes having Brock Purdy, who left the NFC Championship Game with an elbow injury, will help lead to a different result. The Niners have scored 30 or more points in seven of their eight wins. The turnaround of the defense has been critical to the 49ers’ three-game winning streak. Since getting battered by the Bengals for 31 points, opponents have averaged just 10 points per game in the three games since.

The injury status of OL Lane Johnson, DT Fletcher Cox and TE Dallas Goedert could play a significant role in the outcome of this game.

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The NFC Championship game rematch is here.

The San Francisco 49ers (8-3) return to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles (10-1) in what could be a preview of another playoff matchup.

All things are clicking for the 49ers as they’ve won three straight games, the latest win coming in a Thanksgiving victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Christian McCaffrey got into the end zone once again while the defense made life tough for Geno Smith and the rest of the Seattle offense.

Philadelphia is coming off winning perhaps the game of the year in an overtime thriller against the Buffalo Bills. Despite the dreadful first-half performance, the Eagles showed why they have the best record in the NFL and can get another statement win against a team that wants revenge for last season.

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• Over/under: 46.5

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Lorenzo Reyes: Eagles 25, 49ers 20

The 49ers can present a couple of problems for the Eagles; San Francisco’s ferocious pass rush could generate pressure that disrupts Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense. But the Eagles have met every challenge they’ve faced and the key to this game will be to keep third- and fourth-down distances manageable; Philadelphia is first in the NFL in fourth-down conversion rate, moving the chains an astonishing 76.5% of the time, but also rank third in third-down efficiency (47.3%). The Niners’ defense on third downs is in the bottom third of the league. I have a hard time going against the Eagles at home, especially when they’re getting a field goal.

Tyler Dragon: 49ers 25, Eagles 24

The game of the week. This NFC title game rematch is worth the hype. The 49ers and Eagles are once again the two best teams in the conference. The 49ers don’t tend to lose games when Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy are all on the field together and healthy. San Francisco has revenge on its mind after losing in the NFC Championship game last season.

Safid Deen: Eagles 27, 49ers 20 

The game of the week between the two best teams in the NFL. Both sides are stacked, but I’m giving the edge to the Eagles because of the quarterback position. Give me Jalen Hurts over Brock Purdy every day of the week. 

Victoria Hernandez: Eagles 27, 49ers 26

This is probably the game of the week and a possible preview of the NFC championship as two of the grittiest teams in the conference face off. They might not be the most high-powered team in the league, but the Eagles continue to churn out win after win with sheer determination. They’re facing a stiff defense and a well-balanced offense in the 49ers, but being at home and sticking to their unique brand of football should squeak out another victory.

Jordan Mendoza: Eagles 33, 49ers 31

This game is going to be intense. San Francisco will want to prove that when they have a healthy quarterback, they can beat anybody, even the Eagles. Coming off a gritty win, Philadelphia has shown they can win even in bad performances. Even with the momentum San Francisco has, it’s tough to win inside the Linc. It’s close, but the Eagles get another last-second victory in another thriller.

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• Biggest riser: Indianapolis Colts (up four spots since Week 5)

• Biggest faller: New York Giants (down nine spots since Week 5)

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You can find a statistical review of Week 5 here.

NFL Week 6 Power Rankings

1. San Francisco 49ers (No change)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (No change)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (up 3)
4. Buffalo Bills (down 1)
5. Miami Dolphins (down 1)
6. Dallas Cowboys (down 1)
7. Detroit Lions (up 1)
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (up 1)
9. Baltimore Ravens (down 2)
10. Los Angeles Chargers (no change)
11. Cleveland Browns (no change)
12. Cincinnati Bengals (no change)
13. Seattle Seahawks (no change)
14. Minnesota Vikings (no change)
15. New York Jets (up 1)
16. New Orleans Saints (up 3)
17. Green Bay Packers (down 2)
18. Washington Commanders (down 1)
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (down 1)
20. Indianapolis Colts (up 4)
21. Los Angeles Rams (up 1)
22. Atlanta Falcons (up 1)
23. Tennessee Titans (down 2)
24. Pittsburgh Steelers (up 3)
25. Denver Broncos (up 1)
26. Houston Texans (up 2)
27. Las Vegas Raiders (up 2)
28. Arizona Cardinals (up 2)
29. New York Giants (down 9)
30. New England Patriots (down 5)
31. Carolina Panthers (no change)
32. Chicago Bears (no change)

The Patriots are struggling. They earned just a 52.3 team passing grade and generated the fewest expected points added (EPA) per play (-0.72) on offense in Week 5. They were successful on only 17.6% of their plays, the lowest rate in the league.

The Bears generated a league-leading 0.27 EPA per play on offense in Week 5, with the offense also ranking first in receiving yards after the catch per reception (10.4). Wide receiver D.J. Moore put up a 92.8 receiving grade, the best mark of his season, thanks to a massive three-touchdown and 230-yard game.

The Commanders called 55 consecutive pass plays from early in the second quarter until the end of the game — a PFF record — racking up a league-high 378 passing yards in the process. However, it still wasn’t enough to save themselves from falling to the Bears at home. 

We’re also reaching the part of the season when injuries start to pile up. Players such as Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane  and Travis Kelce are now dealing with injuries, so we hope these players and their teams bounce back quickly.

Biggest Riser: Indianapolis Colts

Despite losing quarterback Anthony Richardson mid-game again, the Colts got another win to improve to 3-2. The offensive line looks much improved, with all starters ranking in the top 25% at their respective positions in PFF grade.

While the injury to Richardson certainly hurts, Gardner Minshew is one of the game’s better backups and has posted PFF grades near the 70s in his limited time paired with now-head coach Shane Steichen.

Biggest Faller: New York Giants

It has been tough sledding for the Giants, who are riding a three-game losing streak heading into Week 6. The offensive line has been a train wreck — no lineman has graded above 52.0, and the starting tackles currently rank second- and third-worst at the position. 

The result is that Daniel Jones has been sacked 31 times, and the Giants are generating the second-fewest EPA per play on offense. Entering Week 6, they have a 10% chance of picking first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and a 48% chance of picking in the top five. 

WAR Lost to Injuries

Note: At the time this graphic was created, De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill were listed as active.

 Von Miller played only 20 snaps against the Jaguars, but he is back from injury nonetheless. Miller has graded above 85.0 in nine of his 11 seasons as a pro and is quite easily one of the best pass-rushers in modern NFL history. Look for him to make an impact with Matt Milano and DaQuan Jones likely out for the rest of the season.

As if Minnesota’s season couldn’t get any worse, Justin Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5 and has since been placed on the injured reserve. The team now needs rookie Jordan Addison (65.1 PFF grade), K.J. Osborn (51.6) and Brandon Powell (70.0 on 28 snaps) to step up in a big way.

The Vikings face the 49ers in two weeks, a tough matchup even with the star pass-catcher in the lineup. According to PFF Greenline, they have had the fourth-hardest schedule to date, but they have the 15th-hardest schedule the rest of the way.

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Dolphins offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (-0.05 WAR) suffered a neck injury against the Giants in Week 5. While he has not performed well this season, grading negatively on more than 28% of his snaps, the Dolphins are thin along the offensive line. On top of that, Miami also lost De’Von Achane to a knee injury. His backups, Raheem Mostert and Salvon Ahmed, should be able to carry his workload in a scheme that is extraordinarily favorable to the position.

The Cardinals’ leading rusher, James Conner, left last week’s game with a knee injury. The team’s backups have not done much so far this season, with quarterback Joshua Dobbs coming behind Conner in rushing yards.

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Late-Down Decision-Making

The graphic above shows how teams have fared in terms of EPA per play when they go for it on fourth downs. Ironically, the Buccaneers have gone for it the least of any team but have been incredibly successful when they have gone for it. 

The Vikings were aggressive on fourth downs in Week 5, going for it five times. On the year, they’re third in the league in EPA per play on fourth downs at 1.52. 

The Raiders’ win against the Packers was not due to their aggressiveness on fourth down. They punted four times and kicked three field goals, two of which were unsuccessful.

Game Finishers

Note: This graphic includes overtime.

It’s been difficult for teams to stop the 49ers and the Eagles at any time in the game, as you can see above. On top of that, the Eagles defense does not allow their opponents to score often. Through five weeks, 68.6% of their opponents’ drives have ended in no points.

The Patriots offense is reaching a decades-long low point. Belichick’s squad ranks last in the league in EPA per play in both the first and second half. 

This week, the Colts led the league in second-half EPA per play (0.35) against the Titans. As they continue to increase RB Jonathan Taylor’s reps, look for him to make a significant impact. Indy hasn’t been very successful at converting drives, but last week, the team finished sixth in successful drive rate at 50%.

The Trenches

The Saints move up in this metric after an excellent performance against the Patriots on both sides of the ball. Center Erik McCoy was the highest-graded offensive lineman this week (94.4), while the Saints defensive line finished top-five in pressures (16), pressure rate (39.4%) and pass-rush grade (79.6).

Although the Cowboys offensive line usually protects the quarterback well, they struggled this week, allowing pressure on 56.7% of their passing snaps. They posted the worst pass-blocking grade of their season as a result (28.3).

Defensive Success

The Dolphins defense has not been otherwordly this season, but it was successful against the Giants in Week 5. They allowed -0.113 EPA per play, the seventh-best mark in the league. Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins earned a season-best 92.0 pass-rush grade and won one-third of his reps. 

Aidan Hutchinson continues to perform at a high level and earned a career-best 94.1 overall grade in Week 5. The rest of the Lions pass rush as a whole is fairly average, however, as the unit ranks 19th in pass-rush grade through Week 5.

Although the Broncos defense has struggled this season, they have a few bright spots. Alex Singleton posted a 79.9 run-defense grade this week, fifth among linebackers. Defensive end Zach Allen earned an 80.8 pass-rush grade that ranked sixth.

Perfectly Covering Plays

Kyle Shanahan’s offense is moving further away from the pack when it comes to forcing broken coverage on offense.

After a hot start, Mike McDaniel’s offense has cooled down a little bit, but he is still one of the best play-callers in terms of scheming open players, and it helps to have the dynamic duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

On the other end of the spectrum, Matt Canada and Eric Bienemy’s offenses haven’t been that good at forcing coverage mistakes, with both ranking at the bottom of the league in this metric.

Sustaining Drives on Offense

The Rams took the throne from the Bills as the top team at avoiding three-and-outs so far this season. They were able to get past that first series pretty consistently against the Eagles but stalled after that due to bad pass protection from the offensive line.

The Cardinals also fell closer to the league average this week after finishing in second place in this metric in Week 4.

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Have the Seahawks made progress on their biggest division rival? Did the Eagles’ punishing defense hold serve from last season? Have the Cardinals stopped their free fall?

The 49ers went without a first-round pick for the second year in a row, but there were still plenty of moves to watch on Thursday. Here are the six most notable from Day 1 of the draft…

No. 2: QB CJ Stroud, Texans

Had the Texans dropped a quarterback in the first round, there would have been speculation that a trade for Trey Lance was in the works. After all, Houston’s top two coaches, DeMeco Ryans, and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik know Lance well, and Lance is familiar with the offense that Slowik is installing. In addition, the Texans had a ton of picks from last year’s Deshaun Watson trade to negotiate this year and next.

Instead, Houston wasted no time in snapping up Stroud, the quarterback of the future. The Panthers did the same up front with Alabama’s Bryce Young, while the Colts picked Florida’s Anthony Richardson in fourth place.

Teams that still have quarterback question marks either this year or next include the Commanders, Falcons, Packers, Vikings, Buccaneers, Titans and Patriots. That the last two being AFC teams is likely to put them at the top of the “ideal trade partners” list when Lance’s trade talk – inevitably – heats up again.

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No.5: CB Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks

As the 49ers build their defense back from the line, Pete Carroll’s defense is led from the secondary. His “Legion of Boom” teams were eventually fueled by cornerback Richard Sherman and safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor.

Carroll deviated a bit by taking Witherspoon so early. He is Seattle’s first first-round cornerback since 2006 (Kelly Jennings). Witherspoon will join Tariq Woolen, a fifth-rounder who made the Pro Bowl last year, at outside cornerback. They will eventually be paired with safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs to create what the Seahawks hope is a “Legion of Boom” of the latter days.

With the 20th pick, Seattle added Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a receiver group that already had DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. The 49ers’ top three cornerbacks right now are Charvarius Ward, Deommodore Lenoir and newcomer Isaiah Oliver.

The Seahawks could restore a dominant runner-up with the addition of Devon Witherspoon. (Courtesy Illinois)

No. 6: OT Paris Johnson Jr., Cardinals

The Cardinals have had a chaotic offseason. Coach Kliff Kingsbury was fired in January, while general manager Steve Keim decided to retire from the team.

Their leader of the defense, Budda Baker, has asked for a trade. And just before Thursday’s draft began, it was revealed that the Cardinals had traded third-round picks with the Eagles as part of a tampering case involving the hiring of new head coach Jonathan Gannon. (Philadelphia also sent Arizona a 2024 fifth-round pick.)

It’s no surprise, then, that Arizona stayed steady in Johnson, the top left tackle in the draft. Kyler Murray has been sacked 133 times since joining the league in 2019. The Cardinals, who won four games last season, also grabbed an additional second-round pick this year and next year, after trading, first- and third-round picks from the Texans from the No. 3 pitch.

No. 9: DT Jalen Carter, Eagles

The 49ers may have weakened their biggest NFC rival by signing Javon Hargrave into a free hand. The question now is whether Philadelphia replaced him with Carter.

Some saw the 314-pounder as the most talented player in the draft – a taller version of Hargrave. He was definitely one of the most controversial, having last month failed to contest two charges of racing and reckless driving following a car crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and Georgia recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy, no doubt causing him to slip.

The Eagles traded the 10th pick and a fourth-round pick of 2024 to the Bears to snap Carter on pick #9. They then traded the #30 pick for another pass rusher, Carter’s Georgia teammate Nolan Smith.

A possible frontline lineup when the 49ers visit Philadelphia this year: Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Carter, Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick…with Smith coming in from the sidelines.

No 12: RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions

While the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys sit on the NFC, some believe the Lions — who have won eight of their last 10 games in 2022 — are knocking on the door.

However, their best pick seemed to contradict coach Dan Campbell’s bite-in-the-kneecap style. Gibbs is rabbit fast and an excellent pass catcher from the backfield. But it weighs less than 200 pounds and some are wondering if it will be a drive-by traffic jam.

The Lions and Campbell returned to their worker brand with number 18, Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell.

No. 29: DT Bryan Bresee, Saints

Yes, the Saints are an NFC rival. But that pick is significant for the 49ers as it was the last they sent to Miami in 2021 as part of the deal that allowed them to move up to No. 3 where they took Lance.

Since then, selections have gone from Miami to Denver and finally to New Orleans. The Saints taking a defensive tackle seems appropriate. That’s what the 49ers probably would have done if they’d held on to the pickaxe.

(Top Photo by Jalen Carter: Perry McIntyre / Georgia)

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The Eagles are one team that would potentially trade down to reclaim draft picks from previous trades and want to amass a pick since they currently don’t have a fourth, fifth, or sixth round draft pick.

The Eagles have two first-round picks in this year’s draft, and they have some draft ammo to move up when targeting a specific player since they own the 30th pick for Super Bowl runners-up, along with the 10th. Pick You got them in a deal with the New Orleans Saints last March.

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The Eagles are expected to have 12 picks in the 2024 draft, their own seven selections, a Day 3 pick from wide receiver Jalen Reagors Trade to the Minnesota Vikings, and four predicted compensatory picks, including a predicted third-round pick that the team expects thanks to defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, who has signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers.

If the Eagles were to be promoted from 10th pick, it would be expensive. According to the Draftek trade value chart, using the 10th and 30th would be enough to get to the seventh pick, occupied by the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the price could be higher, especially if a team is willing to overpay to step up and take on one of the quarterbacks like Kentucky’s Will Levis or Florida’s Anthony Richardson.

If the team is ready to part with significant draft assets, these three players would be worth the price to trade in and pick when they start falling off the draft board:

Will Anderson Jr. EDGE, Alabama

Anderson is unlikely to drop among the fifth pick owned by the Seattle Seahawks and possibly make third overall to the Arizona Cardinals. Should that happen anyway, Anderson would be the player who would change the dynamic of the defense. In 13 games last season, Anderson had 10 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, 51 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and one interception.

A 6-foot, 4-inch, 253-pound edge rusher, Anderson is quick off the ball and has shown a few moves that have allowed him to achieve his lofty sack total. Anderson also has the athleticism to back down for cover, which the Eagles have done with their edge rushers when they apply pressure from other areas. His overall skill set could place him in multiple spots on the defensive front and, if planned properly, make Haason Reddick and Anderson’s potential devastating in pass rush situations.

Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

Wilson would be a good fit with the Seahawks looking for help on the defensive line, but if the Seahawks bypass Wilson, the Falcons, who are in the process of reshaping their defense, would also be a good fit, meaning the Eagles would have a deal with making the Raiders to stand in front of the Falcons and take him.

Wilson, who is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and 271 pounds, had seven sacks, eight eiles, a forced fumble, 61 tackles and 14 tackles for loss in his senior season, which ended early because of a broken foot. Wilson is ready to go and could have the same impact from the edge that Anderson would without the aspect of falling back into the coverage aspect of a zone flash or some other exotic coverage look.

Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

Carter, once considered the first draft pick, was removed from some teams’ draft boards due to his involvement in a car accident and other concerns off the field. However, the Eagles have the leadership core to help him early in his career and keep him focused.

In 13 games last season, Carter had 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles, disrupting mid-line of scrimmage. At 6 feet, 3 inches and 323 pounds on his pro day, Carter’s speed and power can provide an instant presence down the middle of the defensive line and lessen the impact of Hargrave’s departure to the San Francisco 49ers joining a rotation to do so include Fletcher Cox, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipolutu and his former college teammate Jordan Davis.

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The Eagles move on from Darius Slay.

After the two sides failed to reach a new contract agreement, the Eagles plan to release the Pro Bowl corner when the new league year begins Wednesday afternoon, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark.

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Source confirms Darius will release Slay and be a free agent

Eagles and Slay failed to agree on restructured contract pic.twitter.com/sZJ8Z4yrqP

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 15, 2023

Slay, 32, has spent the last three seasons in Philadelphia and was a 2021 and 2022 Pro Bowler. He said goodbye to Philly in a tweet Wednesday morning:

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Nothing but love Philly!! Let’s see where it goes next..

— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 15, 2023

Slay was due to enter the final year of his contract in 2023 and wanted a contract extension. The Eagles, meanwhile, were keen to lower his $26 million cap hit for the upcoming season. Last Friday, the Eagles Slays granted Agent Drew Rosenhaus permission to seek a trade. That was a step so Rosenhaus could find the market for the veteran cornerback.

But since then both sides couldn’t agree on a new contract and now the Eagles are pulling out of Slay.

The Eagles had two options with this release. And according to a league source, they will call Slay a post-June 1st release. This frees up $17 million in cap space, but they must carry his full cap hit of $26.1 million by that date. It will eventually leave $8.6 million in dead money in 2023 and $13.8 million in dead money in 2024. It’s basically a way to split those dead cap fees.

Slay was still very good in 2022, but his game slipped a bit in the second half of the season. In the first eight games of the season, opponents completed just 46.3% of their passes to him with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions and a 37.2 passer rating. But in the last 9 games of the regular season, it’s up 71.1% for 346 yards with 4 touchdowns, 0 INTs and a 134.4 passer rating, according to Stathead.

The Eagles acquired Slay in a trade with the Lions in May 2020. The Eagles hit the expensive cornerback market in free agency, picking Slay as a third-round and fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft. Following the trade, Slay signed a three-year, $50 million deal with $30 million guaranteed.

While the Eagles are losing Slay, they were able to keep James Bradberry, who was a pending free agent. Bradberry re-signs to three-year, $38 million deal. Bradberry, 29, was a second-team All-Pro in 2022.

The Eagles are also likely to make a push to re-sign safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, who is also an upcoming free agent.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson (17) comes by while running from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 29, 2023 Tackle Javon Hargrave is attacked Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Little)

PHILADELPHIA (KRON) — The San Francisco 49ers are flying back to the West Coast but not Arizona for Super Bowl LVII.

The 49ers will return to the Bay Area after a 7-31 loss to the Eagles in Sunday’s NFC Championship when their season ended in Philadelphia.

The visiting team was plagued by quarterback injuries.

Rookie starter Brock Purdy left the game at about 4:50 in the first quarter after injuring his right elbow. Fourth-string quarterback Josh Johnson suffered a concussion with about 12:30 in the third and did not return.

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Purdy returned under center for the remainder of the game but was visibly limited. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan primarily cited running plays.

Since returning from injury, Purdy has not completed a pass that went longer than 3 yards. He completed 4-for-4 passes for 23 yards and no touchdowns/interceptions. Purdy was fired once.

Trent Williams expelled

A fight broke out in the late fourth quarter of the NFC Championship in Philadelphia on Sunday. With the 49ers trailing 31-7 about four minutes into the game, frustrations on the road side were mounting.

49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams was seen knocking down Eagles safety K’Von Wallace after the game was over. Williams was challenged for unnecessary harshness and kicked out of the game.

Both 49ers and Eagles players were involved in an altercation as members of the San Francisco touchline rushed onto the field.

Celebrities of the 49ers

• QB Josh Johnson: 7/13 passes, 74 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 2 sacks
• RB Christian McCaffrey: 14 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
• WR Deebo Samuel: 3 catches, 33 yards

Eagle’s notables

• QB: Jalen Hurts: 15/25 passing, 121 yards; 11 rushes, 39 yards, 1 rush TD

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia Eagles are battling it out with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

The winner of the game will take on either the Chiefs or Bengals in Super Bowl LVII. Here are live updates from Lincoln Financial Field:

3:27pm Eagles win the challenge. Fumble recovery. Birds back on the field.

3:16:pm Miles Sanders 6 yrd. run for a TD. Eagles lead 7-0.

3:12 pm: Big catch by Devonta Smith to convert for a first down.

3:11 pm: Fans are packed into Xfinity Live

3:00 pm: Grammy Award winner Anita Baker kicks off the NFC Championship with the national anthem.

2:40pm: Kevin Hart, Joel Embiid, DeSean Jackson, Michael Rubin and Corey Clement on the field at the Linc before the game

Possible road closures

At the conclusion of Sunday’s game, temporary traffic closures may be put into place to maintain public safety at the Sports Complex District, and in the vicinity of City Hall and surrounding Center City streets between 8th and 20th Streets and Race and Lombard Streets.

Travel delays can be expected and motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes, and allow for extra driving time when traveling in the vicinity.

Please follow all posted signs, detours and traffic control devices.

Philadelphia Eagles fans prior to the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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public transportation

For those attending the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, SEPTA will accommodate passengers traveling to the game with extra trains on the Broad Street Line. This Sports Express service will run every 10 minutes beginning at 11:10 am, with trips starting at Fern Rock Station and stopping at Olney, Erie, Girard, Spring Garden, Race-Vine, City Hall, and Walnut-Locust Stations before reaching NRG Station Unibet, a platform for online sports betting, bingo, and poker, will help Eagles fans get home safely after the NFC Championship Game by sponsoring free rides home from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line.

At the conclusion of Sunday’s game, temporary SEPTA route detours may be put into place and service is subject to change. Customers should refer to System Status regularly for updates to routing throughout the day.

For more information about SEPTA, including schedules and trip planning tools, visit www.septa.org, and follow @SEPTA for real-time travel updates.

Public Safety Information

Throughout the day, the City will provide law-enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services at the Sports Complex District and other key locations for public safety.

In addition, the public should expect congestion in these areas. If you are attending the game, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.

Leave no bags or items unattended. In an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container), notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, check out the Special Event Safety Guide.

Additional protocols for the upcoming game are being evaluated by the Philadelphia Police Department and our public safety partners. PPD will institute the practice of ‘greasing poles’ as a deterrent for climbing poles and light fixtures. Based on prior experience in these situations, and to control the flow of crowds, barricades have been put into place at key locations for public safety. General tips for business owners regarding public safety can be found online.

stay connected

Any information and updates will be published on the Office of Emergency Management (@Philaoem), City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov), and Police (@PhillyPolice) Twitter pages.

Be sure to sign up for emergency and informational text messages from the Office of Emergency Management at www.phila.gov/ready or texting “READYPHILA” to 888-777.

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