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A few more weeks remain in the 2023 NFL season, but it's hard not to believe this could be the game of the year.
The San Francisco 49ers (8-3) are on the road Sunday to face the Philadelphia Eagles (10-1) in a game with a variety of interesting storylines.
First, the 49ers will have a chance to quench their thirst for revenge after a brutal NFC Championship Game loss last season when they needed Christian McCaffrey to fill in at quarterback after injuries to Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson. Second, they also can narrow the gap in the race for the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed with the Eagles continuously finding ways to get the job done.
It will be far from easy, considering the mounting chirping and piling up of injuries to the secondary -- not to mention the hostile Philly environment -- but if any team can overcome that, it might just be San Francisco.
Here's how to watch the 49ers vs. Eagles Week 13 showdown:
When is the 49ers vs. Eagles Week 13 game?
The 49ers and Eagles will meet on Sunday, Dec. 3.
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What time is the 49ers vs. Eagles Week 13 game?
Kick-off time from Lincoln Financial Field is set for 1:25 p.m. PT.
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How to watch the 49ers vs. Eagles Week 13 game
The 49ers vs. Eagles game will air on FOX. FOX's top broadcast crew of Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (color), Erin Andrews (sideline) and Tom Rinaldi (sideline) are on the call.
Pregame coverage will begin at noon PT with "49ers Pregame Live" on NBC Sports Bay Area. "49ers Postgame Live" will air on NBC Sports Bay Area for one hour immediately after the game.
How to live stream the 49ers vs. Eagles Week 13 game
Free streaming option: FuboTV (free trial)
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What is the weather forecast for 49ers vs. Eagles in Week 13?
To add to the atmosphere, it's expected to be a wet day of football in Philadelphia. NBC Bay Area is predicting a high of 54 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain. Winds will be 5 to 10 mph.
Five players to watch in 49ers-Eagles Week 13
QB Brock Purdy, 49ers: The better-performing QB likely will win his team the game. It'll be Purdy's biggest test yet, and he'll need to pass it to further lift his standing in the league. His underlying numbers have been elite, but can he show it in a big way with the lights shining the brightest?
QB Jalen Hurts, Eagles: There's nothing really Hurts can't do, but if you're to nitpick, he's been quite turnover prone this season, with a career-high 10 interceptions and six total fumbles. The 49ers are second in the league in takeaways per game (1.9), so there's a path to success there if they can exploit it.
DE Chase Young, 49ers: Young's arrival definitely has boosted the 49ers' defensive line. He has 1.5 sacks through three games, but he's yet to fully announce himself in a big way despite his numerous pressures. From a 49ers perspective, this is the best week for Young to do it.
LB Haason Reddick, Eagles: Speaking of elite defensive lines, the Eagles definitely are in the mix. Reddick leads the team with 8.5 sacks, and always makes an impact play or two in every game, as he did last season with his injury-inducing hit on Purdy. You have to imagine that'll continue versus San Francisco unless the offense finds a way to maneuver around him.
WR Deebo Samuel, 49ers: Samuel on Monday said he doesn't regret the chirping he did last season toward Philly, specifically calling defensive back James Bradberry "trash." He'll need to back that up when the chance arrives Sunday. Otherwise, the trolls will be out for him.
