Archives for January 2023

With Josh Johnson in at quarterback, the 49ers are likely going to have to heavily rely on Christian McCaffrey if they’re going to win Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. That worked for at least one drive in the second quarter, as McCaffrey punched in a 23-yard touchdown to tie the Eagles at 7-7 with 8:29 left [more] … [Read more...] about Christian McCaffrey runs in 23-yard touchdown, 49ers and Eagles tied 7-7

Everything went against the 49ers in the first half. They lost quarterback Brock Purdy on the team’s sixth offensive snap, and he has not returned with a right elbow injury. Linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa both briefly have left the lineup. Officials’ blown call on fourth down on the first series helped [more] … [Read more...] about NFC Championship Game: 49ers lose Brock Purdy, trail Eagles 21-7 at halftime

The 49ers’ quarterback situation has gone from bad to worse. Or perhaps from worse to disaster. While Brock Purdy was not officially ruled out from the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan told FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews at halftime that “it sounds like a no” when she asked about Purdy’s availability for the second half. [more] … [Read more...] about Brock Purdy returns to the game after Josh Johnson removed for concussion check

The 49ers don’t have a healthy quarterback, and they can’t get out of their own way. This game isn’t officially over, with a quarter to go, but Eagles fans have begun the celebration. Jalen Hurts scored on a 1-yard run with 43 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Hurts had seven carries for 40 yards [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Hurts’ 15th rushing touchdown of the season gives Eagles 28-7 lead

The 49ers officially won’t have quarterback Josh Johnson for the rest of the NFC Championship Game. Johnson has been ruled out with a concussion, the team announced. Johnson had come in to play after starter Brock Purdy suffered an elbow injury on San Francisco’s first drive of the game. But Johnson had to come out [more] … [Read more...] about Josh Johnson ruled out with a concussion