“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan provide the latest injury updates and look ahead to San Francisco’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in this week’s NFL Wild Card round before Matt joins Greg Papa to discuss the challenges facing a stacked Eagles’ offense and share which Niners players could make a difference this Sunday.

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(1:46) Matt, JLC look back at key 49ers’ playoff victories ahead of 49ers-Eagles

(8:20) Matt provides latest injury report

(11:57) Matt, JLC discuss what 49ers’ banged-up offense needs to do vs. Eagles

(30:33) Papa discusses how Christian McCaffrey will be key to San Francisco’s offense

(33:34) Papa breaks down challenges facing the Eagles’ offense

(39:16) Matt, Papa speak to importance of 49ers’ D-line to contain QB Jalen Hurts

(43:15) Matt, Papa discuss what Brock Purdy needs to do vs. Eagles

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Veteran 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has played a lot of football, and he views Sunday's NFC Wild Card Game against the Philadelphia Eagles as just another opportunity for San Francisco to defy the odds. While the Eagles are favored for many reasons, there's an underlying sentiment that this matchup might be closer than what it appears. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-host Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco can expose some of Philadelphia's deficiencies in what many believe has been an underachieving Eagles team this season. Matt and Jennifer also provide important health updates on Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall, who will be crucial on Sunday for the 49ers. Then, Matt sits down with Juszczyk to break down how the 49ers can beat the Eagles. They also touch on the secrets to Juszczyk's longevity in the league and how he has been able to compete at such a high level for so long.

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(0:00) Health updates on Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall
(5:00) 49ers face hostile, loud environment in Philly
(11:00) Juice never doubted 49ers had playoff run in them
(14:00) How Juice defines 49ers' identity in adversity-filled year
(18:00) The origin of the Juice's unique dash motion
(21:00) How has 34-year-old Juice maintained his longevity?
(29:00) Juice feels Super Bowl title wide open, breaks down what 49ers must do to beat Eagles

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The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles renew their fiery rivalry on Sunday, and the storylines center around which Eagles offense will show up in the playoffs, can Brock Purdy recapture the form that carried San Francisco into the postseason, and will the 49ers' depleted defense band together in time for an afternoon kickoff in Philadelphia? "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco is joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia's 'Eagle Eye,' hosts Dave Zangaro and Reuben Frank for a discussion about what will shape-up as a fiercely contested NFC wild-card clash. The trio talk 49ers-Eagles rivaled history, injury reports, pessimism emanating from both camps and make predictions.

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(1:00) Can injury-ravaged 49ers bandage themselves enough to beat Eagles?
(2:00) Can Purdy put 49ers on his back and carry an offense?
(3:00) Fans still view 49ers-Eagles as fierce rivalry
(5:00) Contrasting team storylines, position group breakdowns
(7:00) Discussing two coaches at top of their game in playoff atmosphere
(9:00) Discussing the Eagles' underperforming offense
(10:00) How the 49ers injuries, particularly at linebacker, will shape this game
(13:00) Why Bryce Huff, who returns to Philly, never fit with Eagles
(19:00) Are Eagles' expectation Super Bowl-or-bust this season?
(21:00) Can Philly flip the switch for the playoffs?
(23:00) Maiocco, Frank make predictions

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