Sunday’s NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers included a hero, a zero, and a blitz.
Hero
Haason Reddick had two sacks for the Eagles and knocked quarterback Brock Purdy out of the game with his first sack, which caused a turnover. He also recovered a fumble that led to a touchdown in the second quarter.
On January 29, Haason Reddick created havoc during the Eagles’ victory over the 49ers.
NY Post Illustration Zeroes
49ers left tackle Trent Williams was removed for bodyslamming K’Von Wallace, Dre Greenlaw should have been ejected for punching Kenneth Gainwell in the side, and the 49ers committed 11 penalties for 81 yards.
Unsung hero
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 121 yards and rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown without making a turnover in a game in which he was simply required to play smart due to the 49ers’ quarterback deficiency.
Key figure
The 49ers gained 11 first downs despite the loss of Purdy and backup quarterback Josh Johnson, who rendered them a one-dimensional offensive unit. The Eagles accumulated 24.
Haason Reddick causes a fumble by hitting Brock Purdy during the Eagles’ January 29 victory over the 49ers.
“There are so many doubters of Jalen and us… We will celebrate this victory, but we haven’t accomplished anything yet. We must close the deal. There is one more.”
— Brandon Graham, pass rusher for the Eagles