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49ers Offense Faces Eagles' Defensive Gauntlet
11 Jan
Summary
- Eagles DB highlights 49ers' offense: RB, QB, TEs, WRs.
- Eye discipline and playing their own game are Eagles' keys.
- 49ers won last matchup 42-19 in Philadelphia.
San Francisco's offense prepares for a tough test against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC Wild Card matchup. Coach Kyle Shanahan will likely employ extensive strategies, especially after a recent touchdown-less performance against the Seahawks. Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean outlined critical factors for his team's success, stressing the importance of eye discipline due to the 49ers' frequent shifts and motions.
DeJean acknowledged the formidable nature of San Francisco's offense, which boasts a potent combination of a versatile running back, capable quarterback, and deep receiving threats like George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey. He specifically noted McCaffrey's dual-threat ability and Kittle's consistent dominance, highlighting how their presnap alignment and usage make them difficult to defend, especially given the strong rapport between Kittle and the quarterback.
This game features a clash of strengths: in the 2025 NFL regular season, Philadelphia's defense ranked eighth in passing yards allowed, while San Francisco's offense was fifth in passing yards per game. The 49ers secured a decisive 42-19 victory in their last encounter in Philadelphia during the 2023 regular season, setting the stage for an anticipated contest.
