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San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans

By Josh Dubow 22 hrs ago

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Purdy and Jalen Hurts could be primed for a shootout in the NFC championship game. . Hurts and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Purdy and Iowa State 42-41 on Nov. 9, 2019 in Norman, Oklahoma in their last meeting in college. By Dan Gelston.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Hurts, Purdy set for college-era rematch in NFC title tilt

By Dan Gelston 23 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2023 05:13 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota linebacker Mike Rallis (26) is shown at an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Minneapolis. Better known as WWE star Madcap Moss, Mike Rallis is in the mix for Saturday's Royal Rumble. Younger brother Nick Rallis is a linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File)
Western Michigan-Minnesota 9/15/2012

Jan. 27, 2023 04:21 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota linebacker Mike Rallis (26) is shown at an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Minneapolis. Better known as WWE star Madcap Moss, Mike Rallis is in the mix for Saturday's Royal Rumble. Younger brother Nick Rallis is a linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File)
Oh, brother! WWE star, Eagles coach ready for big weekend

By Dan Gelston Jan. 27, 2023 04:19 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach Nick Rallis gestures during a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Philadelphia. It's a big weekend for Nick Rallis and big brother Mike. Mike Rallis, better known as WWE star Madcap Moss, is in the mix for Saturday's Royal Rumble. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles 8/12/2021

Jan. 27, 2023 03:15 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring on a two point conversion during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
4 of NFL's best TEs on display in conference title games

By Dave Skretta Jan. 27, 2023 12:12 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Analysis: Nick Sirianni won over fans who didn't want him

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2023 06:00 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Eagles, 49ers ride QBs Hurts, Purdy to brink of Super bowl

By Dan Gelston Jan. 26, 2023 05:59 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, looks on after talking with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) following an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers-Eagles NFC championship matchup has old-school feel

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 26, 2023 03:23 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich gestures on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, they have agreed to terms with Frank Reich to become their new head coach. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Panthers hire Frank Reich over Steve Wilks as head coach

By Steve Reed Jan. 26, 2023 02:19 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) rolls out against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Top-seeded Eagles host 49ers in NFC championship game

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2023 01:44 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown runs a route against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Wide receivers Brown, Smith form 'Dynamic Duo' for Eagles

By Dan Gelston Jan. 26, 2023 06:00 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Purdy goes from 'Mr. Irrelevant' to brink of Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 05:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hurts puts MVP talk behind him, focuses on NFC title game

By Dan Gelston Jan. 25, 2023 04:07 PM EST

Graphic shows AFC and NFC team matchups and predicts outcome in conference championships; 3c x 2 3/8 inches
Conference title games are most evenly matched in 25 years

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 12:26 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants coach Brian Daboll stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Daboll, Doug Pederson and Kyle Shanahan are the finalists for AP Coach of the Year award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 08:45 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Mahomes the old man among 4 NFL conference title game QBs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 06:00 AM EST

New Tennessee Titans NFL football team general manager Ran Carthon speaks during a news conference Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers lead the way in comp picks for diverse rewards policy

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 07:01 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
AP source: Colts still want to interview DeMeco Ryans

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 06:06 PM EST