The NFC Championship is finally here as the and the have kicked off in Philadelphia. This is the first meeting between these two teams since Week 2 in 2021. The 49ers won, 17-11, but much has changed since then. has evolved into one of the best quarterbacks in the ,
Henry Ellenson Jersey and then the 49ers found a different starting signal-caller altogether in , who was selected with the very last pick in the 2022 . These two quarterbacks have faced off before, however, as theyback in 2019, where both quarterbacks combined for 11 total touchdowns.These are two of the -- if not the most -- well-rounded teams in the NFL. The 49ers' defense and the Eagles' offense both ranked first among NFC teams in points per game and yards per game this season. Who comes out on top Sunday?Below, we examine the different betting angles for this matchup. We will provide picks from both CBS Sports and SportsLine experts on this NFC showdown, as well as a few player props that we view as enticing. Date:Sunday, Jan. 29 |Time:3 p.m. ETLocation:Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)TV:Fox|Stream:Odds: Eagles -2.5, O/U 46 Featured Game | Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers Moneyline Spread Total PHI SF "Philly has an elite rush offense, so this elite San Francisco rush defense -- that matchup really could decide the game. Who gets the win there? And if the Eagles can do what they want to offensively running the ball, and it opens up the pa sing game then I think they're going to score points. But even if San Francisco contains Philly's run game, I think the offense has to score points against a top defense."When you look at these rosters, they're two very good rosters and two very good coaches up and down the board, but then you have an MVP-caliber quarterback on one side
Joe Smith Jersey against a seventh-round rookie on the other side, and the Eagles are at home. So the Eagles, if you trust in their defense, which I do, and trust in their coaching, which I do, (I) think 2.5 is too low of a number. I make it a few points higher." That's R.J. White's take from the Pick Six Podcast, where he, Pete Prisco and host Will Brinson broke down best bets for the games this week. Subscribe below for daily NFL talk in your feed."Hurts and the Eagles erased any questions we may have had about them entering the postseason, as they blew out the by 31 points. Hurts accounted for three total touchdowns, while and combined for 202 rushing yards. The 49ers, on the other hand, inched by the 19-12, thanks to a 10-3 run in the fourth quarter. San Francisco's offense didn't have their best outing, but did catch five pa ses for 95 yards."This matchup features an elite offense vs. an elite defense. The 49ers' defense and the Eagles' offense both ranked first among NFC teams in points per game and yards per game this season. Here's the thing, though: The Eagles had the No. 2 defense in the NFL this season, right behind the 49ers. They are statistically the more well-rounded team -- and have home-field advantage. "Hurts led the NFL in completion percentage, pa sing touchdowns and pa ser rating on throws 25 or more yards downfield this season. The 49ers defense ranks 25th or worse in all of those categories. Keep an eye on big plays Sunday. Defensively, no team has recorded
Ersan Ilyasova Jersey more sacks than the Eagles this season (75). They also recorded the second-highest pre sure rate in the NFL this season behind the Cowboys. While Dallas lost to San Francisco on Sunday, Purdy had a 39.6 pa ser rating vs. Cowboys' pre sure. , and the rest of the Eagles' pa s rushers know what they have to do."With the number under a field goal, I'll take Philly. Purdy will become the fifth true rookie quarterback to start a conference championship game on Sunday. ."That's Jordan Dajani's take from his conference championship column. To check out what he has to say about vs, , . "This is a game between two physical teams that have good run games and good defensive fronts. That means it's going to be decided up front, no matter how many offensive playmakers are on the field."The Eagles impre sed last week in blowing out the Giants, while the 49ers won a close one at home against Dallas. The San Francisco offense struggled some in that game, but Brock Purdy got it going after a slow start to win his seventh straight as a starter. This, though, is a bigger challenge because it's against a better team on the road, his first road playoff start. Not only that, he's facing a defense that led the NFL in sacks with 70, two off the record. They come from all spots, too, with four
Tobias Harris Jersey players who had 10 or more sacks. Look for the Eagles to attack the right side of the 49ers offensive line, the weaker side."The Eagles offense had another big rushing day against the Giants, which is the basis of their offense. Jalen Hurts can throw it, but they have to be able to run it here. That's why their top-rated offensive line is key. They have to get push in the run game and keep and gang off Hurts when they do throw. The 49ers linebackers can run and cover, which is a must against the Eagles offense. and are special. They will have to be in this one. "But I look for Hurts to outplay Purdy and lead the Eagles to the . That Eagles offensive line and pa s rush will decide this game."CBS Sports NFL Senior Writer Pete Prisco is on the Eagles to keep on rolling. To check out his breakdown of this week's games, click."The improbable Cinderella run by Brock Purdy and the 49ers has been one of the more enjoyable aspects of the 2022 season, but I see this story coming to a close on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles are a tough draw for San Francisco because they are well-equipped to attack the 49ers' few weakne ses. "Philadelphia's offense should be able to throw on this Niners secondary, particularly deep. Kyle Shanahan's defense ranks in the bottom five in the NFL in completion percentage, touchdown-to-interception ratio, and pa ser rating against throws 25+ yards down the field. Meanwhile, that's part of what Jalen Hurts does best. The Eagles quarterback has a pa ser rating of 125.0 on throws 25 or more yards downfield and has 10 touchdowns to just one interception on those throws. After a quiet divisional round, A.J. Brown should be the main beneficiary of Philly's attempt to exploit that weakne s, especially with seven of his 11 receiving touchdowns this year coming on throws 25
Tracy McGrady Jersey or more yards downfield."Defensively, the Eagles have the personnel to slow down this Purdy-led offense. The 49ers offense leads the NFL in motion rate, yards after the catch, and attempts inside the numbers. The Eagles defense ranks top 10 in the league against all of those categories. So, what San Fran typically does best offensively, Philly can shut down. And what the Niners can't defend is what the Eagles do and do well. Those mismatches shoul