The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are facing off in Week 13, a battle of the top teams in the NFC.
Both teams enter this game with high expectations, hoping to take down the other to better their positioning within the conference.
However, both teams have significant injuries they will have to overcome, as it was announced that the Eagles will be without Zach Cunningham in this game, according to reporter Jeff McLane.
Zach Cunningham is expected to be out this week, possibly longer, with a hamstring strain, an NFL source said.
The #Eagles LB was replaced by Christian Elliss in the second half of the Bills victory.
FA LB Shaq Leonard is visiting the Eagles today and will workout and get a…
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) November 29, 2023
Cunningham is one of the Eagles’ top linebackers.
Being without him against the 49ers could be a devastating blow, especially if Christian Elliss is unable to replicate his success.
As McLane points out, the good news for the Eagles is that Shaq Leonard is slated to meet with the team.
Leonard also met with the Dallas Cowboys, a hot commodity after the Indianapolis Colts released him.
If he is fully healthy, Leonard could be a welcomed addition to this Eagles defense, especially if Cunningham misses time after Week 13.
There are a lot of narratives ahead of this matchup between the Eagles and the 49ers.
Among other areas, this game could be won and lost by the linebacker play on both sides of the ball.
The 49ers have some of the best linebackers in the entire league, and if they’re consistently able to win that matchup, it could spell disaster for the Eagles.
Only time will tell how this game will play out.
Now that it was flexed to the afternoon window, the majority of the country will be tuned in to watch this anticipated game.
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