The stage is set for the NFC Championship Game. The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are set to square off for a spot in Super Bowl LVII. Led by MVP finalist Jalen Hurts, the Birds will try to cap off their breakout season with a win over the Niners and 2022 Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy.
With that being said, here is some important information about how to watch the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
How to watch 49ers-Eagles NFC Championship Game
Fox will broadcast the game. Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (color analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters) will be on the call. The game will also be available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.
Viewers can also watch NFL games live with fuboTV, which is available for a free trial.
When the NFC Championship Game is
- When: Sunday, Jan. 29
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Kickoff time: 3 p.m. ET
What are the odds for the NFC Championship Game
The Eagles are currently 2.5-point favorites to win this matchup, according to FanDuel as of Wednesday.
- Spread: Eagles -2.5
- Over/under: 46.5
- Moneyline: Eagles -148, 49ers +126
What is the weather forecast for the NFC Championship Game
Philadelphia is expected to be between 37 and 47 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. Additionally, showers are expected throughout the day and with winds heading west at 5 to 10 mph, according to NBC Philadelphia.
How the Eagles got to the NFC Championship Game
The Eagles are coming off a big 38-7 victory over the New York Giants in the Divisional Round. In the regular season, Philadelphia tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the NFL at 14-3.
Additionally, the team had eight Pro Bowlers and six All-Pro players. Most notably, this was a breakout year for Jalen Hurts. The quarterback led the team to a 14-1 record when he was healthy. He completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns against six interceptions. He also added 760 rushing yards for 13 scores. Hurts earned his first Pro Bowl selection and was named Second-Team All-Pro.
For his performances, the NFL recently named Hurts as a finalist for both the MVP and Offensive Player of the Year Awards. He joins Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and Minnesota's Justin Jefferson as the only finalists in both categories.
How the 49ers got to the NFC Championship Game
On the other side of the matchup, San Francisco has defeated the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys in the postseason. Dating back to the regular season, the Niners are on a 12-game winning streak.
However, things were not easy for the 49ers. They started the season with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback. After the second-year player went down with an injury, Jimmy Garoppolo took over. Then, the veteran injured his foot in Week 13, leaving rookie Brock Purdy as the starter.
A seventh-round pick, Purdy has become one of the most surprising storylines of the year. In the regular season, he completed 67.1% of his passes for 1,374 yards and 13 touchdowns against four interceptions. He also scored once on the ground. In seven starts this season, including two in the playoffs, the Niners are undefeated with him.
The league recently selected Purdy as a finalist for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. He is the only quarterback in contention for the honor.
With two rising young quarterbacks, the 2023 NFC Championship Game could be one of the most entertaining contests of the season. With a chance of leading their teams to the Super Bowl, Hurts and Purdy could make history early in their careers.
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