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Matt Barrows expects a ‘really tight’ NFC Championship game between the 49ers & Eagles

Jan 23, 2023, 8:29 AM

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Your San Francisco 49ers are moving on to the NFC Championship for the second-straight year!

The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Tuesday morning to recap San Francisco’s gritty win over the Dallas Cowboys, discuss Brock Purdy’s poise in his toughest test yet, and look forward to Championship Sunday against the number-one-seed Philadelphia Eagles.

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Topics Discussed Include:

  • How much did Tony Pollard’s injury impact San Francisco’s defense during the second half?
  • Matt talks about how well Brock Purdy handled adversity during a game against a strong Cowboys defense
  • Where will George Kittle’s great catch rank among 49ers playoff moments?
  • Matt shares his thoughts on Kyle Shanahan’s play calling during the first half
  • What can fans expect from the 49ers vs. Eagles NFC Championship?
  • “I think it’s going to be a second straight really good, really tight game.”
  • Could the Eagles offense give this San Francisco defense a tough time on Sunday?

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 9 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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