Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship celebrates after their win in the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
PHILADELPHIA-The Philadelphia Eagles are on the road to victory after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game 31-7 Sunday. The Eagles dominated their competition after the 49ers suffered several set backs with their third and fourth string quarterbacks getting injured. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scored one of the four touchdowns in Sunday's game and helped lead his team to Super Bowl LVII.
The Eagles are looking to repeat their success five years after their first Super Bowl win. The team will face off against former Eagles Coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 12th in Arizona.
See photos below of the NFC Championship game below.
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Fans tailgate during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes during the second half of the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson, left, attempts a pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh applies pressure. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57). (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)Spectators hold signs during the second half. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders scores a touchdown. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs with the ball. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores during the second half of the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson leaves the field. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)An Eagles fan holds a sign cheering on Quarterback Jalen Hurts. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, center, runs for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29). (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (74) talks with San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)A spectator reacts to an Eagles touchdown. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, center, is doused by defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) and teammates after winning the game. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks on the field after the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, center, stands with defensive end Brandon Graham (55) offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65), defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, and center Jason Kelce (62). (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Terry Bradshaw, left, reacts as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, second from left, hoists the George Halas Trophy as quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, holds a microphone. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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