49ers v. Eagles: Preview, Prediction, and Live Score Updates

Nick Mullens and company take on Carson Wentz and the Eagles on Sunday Night.

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Oct 04, 2020

Gameday

San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Levi’s Stadium)
Kickoff: 5:20 PM PST, 8:20 PM EST
Spread: SF -9
Over/Under: 45 points
Channel: NBC, NBC App, FuboTV, Streaming Links in Comments - NBC10 (Philadelphia)
Radio: KNBR 680, KSAN 107.7, SiriusXM Channel 27
Announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya

Injury Report (will be updated):

49ers:

OUT:
- Jimmy Garoppolo, QB
- Raheem Mostert, RB
- Jordan Reed, TE
- Dee Ford, DE
- Emmanuel Moseley, CB
- Ahkello Witherspoon, CB
- Dre Greenlaw, LB
- Daniel Helm, TE (inactive)
- Tom Compton, OL (inactive)
QUESTIONABLE:
- K’Waun Williams, CB (will play)

Eagles:

OUT:
- DeSean Jackson, WR
- Alshon Jeffery, WR
- Avonte Maddox, CB
- Trevor Williams, CB
- Jason Peters, OT

DOUBTFUL:
- J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR

Score Updates:

1st Quarter:

15:00 - Eagles receive kickoff, touchback.
10:35 - Carson Wentz is intercepted by Azeez Al-Shaair at the SF 35 yard line.
3:51 - Carson Wentz rushes 11 yards for TD, 2 point conversion is GOOD, Wentz to Ertz.
0:21 - Brandon Aiyuk 31 yard receiving TD, Extra point from Gould is GOOD.

2nd Quarter:

2:51 - Nick Mullens is intercepted by Rodney McLeod, McLeod returns it to the PHI 27 yard line.

3rd Quarter:

8:26 - George Kittle 5 yard receiving TD, Extra point from Gould is GOOD
0:55 - Jake Elliott 35 yard FG is good.

4th Quarter:

5:50 - Travis Fulgham 42 yard receiving TD from Carson Wentz. Extra point from Elliott is GOOD.
5:50 - Nick Mullens is intercepted by Alex Singleton, Singleton returns it 30 yards for TD.
5:42 - CJ Beathard enters the game for Nick Mullens.

Q&A with Eagles Fans

(Santa Clara) - About an hour from now, the 49ers will take the field at Levi’s Stadium - in a weird setting for a primetime game. No fans, nothing, as the President of the United States has contracted COVID-19 - a surreal atmosphere, but regardless, an charged up one.

The 49ers have a handful of players making triumphant returns, including the best TE in the league, George Kittle facing off against one of his primary adversaries for that title, Zach Ertz. Also making his 2020 debut, Deebo Samuel, the physical South Carolina product. Samuel is slotted in as the #1 WR and brings some much needed toughness and explosive play ability to the 49ers offense, especially with the primary big play machine, Raheem Mostert, out with a sprained MCL. K’Waun Williams also is going to play today, a good sign for the 49ers pass defense that has been troubling without Richard Sherman and the EDGE rushers on the field. Williams is a top five slot CB in the league.

Additionally, a handful of new names will make their debuts, including Taybor Pepper, the replacement for long snapper Kyle Nelson who was released earlier this week. Jamar Taylor will also be active as the 49ers are short on corners. Ziggy Ansah also looks to become a factor after making his 49ers debut last week.

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New #49ers jersey numbers: RB JaMycal Hasty: 38 DB Jamar Taylor: 47 LS Taybor Pepper: 46 LB Joe Walker: 59

As for the Eagles - the most injury ravaged team in the NFL, for forever it feels like, they once again play us with minimal health. Future HOFer Jason Peters is out, as are wideouts Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, and Jalen Reagor (WR1, WR2, and WR3). The only team more injured than the 49ers, the Eagles will also miss talented TE Dallas Goedert, and all-pro interior lineman Brandon Brooks, one of the best guards in the league. They also will be missing Andre Dillard, former 1st round pick, on the offensive line. It is bad.

The key for the game: can the 49ers pressure Carson Wentz? Statistically one of the worst QBs in the league at the moment, Wentz is uber-talented but not playing up to his pedigree at the moment. The 49ers cannot allow him to get into rhythm, meaning they will have to manufacture pressure through blitzes and scheme. Expect some creativity from Saleh today.

Another name to watch: Miles Sanders. With all the weapons out, Sanders is the last true offensive weapon (not named Ertz) available for the Eagles. If he gets going, this game could get interested. Keep an eye on Jason Verrett who had a great game last week, and Jaquiski Tartt/Fred Warner, who both will be tasked with defending Zach Ertz.

Predictions by FTN Staff

SF 33 v. PHI 17 - Shanafandom

Prediction: Niners win 33-17. If there’s anything Shanahan loves, it’s abusing linebackers weak in coverage. Mullens will have plenty of easy throws and can get around the Philly D-line. Carson Wentz doesn’t have the same luxury, especially with so few guys he can throw to.
Player of The Game: George Kittle. When he’s not blocking like a mad man, he’ll be exploiting weak linebackers and mediocre safeties. If Slay isn’t covering him, Kittle will be very difficult to stop in his return

SF 34 v. PHI 21 - Patrick Holloway

Prediction: The Eagles are a mess and we've found the 49ers B-Squad is better than the NFC East A-Squad. Expect mad passing numbers from Nick Mullens who can feast on that atrocious secondary and a few sacks on him as well. This is in San Francisco and will be over with by halftime.
Player of The Game: George Kittle

SF 31 v. PHI 24 - Riqonator

Prediction: The injuries make this closer. I think Wentz with the absence of our pass rush can get something going with his RB and TE - and that will be key on our LBs and S to stop. My biggest concern: the Eagles DL, particularly Fletcher Cox, may have a field day against most of our OL outside of Trent Williams. The 49ers need to protect Mullens, especially with the running game being so bad.
Player of the Game: Brandon Aiyuk. Slay will likely cover Samuel and Kittle for most of the game - those two will garner the most attention, and the LBs will be tasked with McKinnon. That leaves Aiyuk one v. one on most of his matchups, which I really like. Mullens already has a connection with him.

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