Key Matchups When The Eagles Have The Football Vs 49ers

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 1 p.m.

The Niners secondary has been depleted by injuries, so the Eagles wide receivers and tight ends will be open.   The Birds will be able to throw the ball.  They can also run the ball against the Niners because their defensive linemen are always flying upfield at the snap of the ball and trying to get to the quarterback.  

The Eagles will be able to move the ball against the Niners on the ground and through the air, but they must avoid turnovers.  Jordan Mailata must handle Nick Bosa.  Lane Johnson must handle Arik Armstead and Dee Ford and not allow them to pressure and sack Hurts and cause a turnovers.. 

Quarterback Jalen Hurts must keep two hands on the football, when he drops into the pocket.  They must avoid turnovers.