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San Francisco’s trip to Pennsylvania meant a repeat of the AFC Championship game in 2023, when the Eagles denied 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy a Super Bowl appearance in his rookie season.<\/p>\n
The 49ers set up the chance to avenge that defeat after reaching this season’s play-offs, despite a host of injuries, but they lost star tight end George Kittle to a torn Achilles during the game as Purdy and their offence again struggled for most of the contest.<\/p>\n
The Eagles also found the windy conditions challenging but two touchdowns by tight end Dallas Goedert helped them lead 16-10 heading into the final quarter.<\/p>\n
San Francisco’s head coach Kyle Shanahan then dialled up a trick play in a bid to get his offence going and receiver Jauan Jennings made a 29-yard touchdown pass to McCaffrey.<\/p>\n
Jennings’ only other career pass came in the 2024 Super Bowl and also led to a McCaffrey touchdown as the 49ers were beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n
Purdy’s second interception gave Philly the chance to edge in front with a field goal with eight minutes left but the 26-year-old bounced back to lead a game-winning drive, culminating with his second touchdown pass.<\/p>\n
Although Philly did not concede any turnovers and had possession for 11 minutes more than San Francisco, the 49ers held on to book their spot in next week’s Divisional Round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n