SPORTS ALERT: Philadelphia Eagles will play former Eagles coach Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.
Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia's four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles, 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.
That forced Purdy back into the game, but his injury was clearly a factor as the 49ers all but gave up on throwing the ball, even while trailing by multiple scores. The game disintegrated in the waning minutes and Philadelphia's K'Von Wallace and San Francisco's Trent Williams were ejected for their roles in a brawl. Williams yanked Wallace from behind and slammed him to the ground.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.
Even with Hurts almost a non-factor - he had 97 yards passing in the first half - the Eagles were firmly in control. Hurts finished 15 of 25 for 121 yards. His 1-yard rushing touchdown on Philadelphia's signature rugby-style QB sneak made it 28-7. The Eagles used quick thinking as they scored on their opening drive for the second straight playoff game. DeVonta Smith made a sensational one-handed grab for 29 yards, but replays showed he appeared to lose control of the ball as he hit the ground. Smith popped up and frantically waved the Eagles to the line. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan did not challenge the call and the Eagles got off the next play. Sanders scored on a 6-yard run.
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