Both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks forced out of game as Eagles make first Super Bowl in five years
Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game on Sunday.
Miles Sanders ran for two touchdowns and linebacker Haason Redick made the hit that forced 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy out of the game with an elbow injury. Redick also recovered a fumble by Purdy’s replacement, Josh Johnson, who later suffered a concussion. Philadelphia police greased traffic and light poles in what has often proved a futile attempt to slow the revelry ahead. But a city that has been starved for a championship now has its beloved Birds in the Super Bowl just three months after the Philadelphia Phillies reached the World Series.
At that point, who cared? Eagles fans waved their green towels and went wild as confetti fluttered around them. They sang the fight song – one more emphatic “E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!” – in celebration of a franchise that advanced to its fourth Super Bowl. Johnson bobbled a shotgun snap and fumbled on the next drive, and Reddick – the free-agent pickup from Carolina having one of the great defensive seasons in franchise history – recovered at the San Francisco 30. Boston Scott scooted 10 yards for a touchdown and 21-7 lead.
Purdy left the game with an elbow injury after he was drilled in the arm by Reddick on San Francisco’s first drive, leading to a fumble. The 23-year-old Purdy’s improbable rise from “Mr. Irrelevant” to playoff starter ended with a whimper as he failed to become the first rookie QB to lead a team to the Super Bowl.
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