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Glenn Erby

National reaction to Eagles shocking 42-19 loss to 49ers in Week 13

Deebo Samuel had three total touchdowns, and Brock Purdy was nearly perfect, going 19-27 for 314 yards, four touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a flawless 148.8 rating, as the 49ers returned to Lincoln Financial Field and dominated the host Eagles, 42-19.

San Francisco was 8-11 on third downs and amassed 456 total yards on the Philadelphia after finishing the first quarter with negative yardage.

The Eagles have gone 2-1 on their five-game gauntlet and will prepare for another Sunday showdown against Dallas in Week 14 with the NFC East on the line.

With the Monday reaction quickly set to come, here’s the early national response from the stunning defeat.

The Athletic

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after a loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

This team rarely gets behind by big score, nor do they got firmly outplayed.

CAA

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The agency represents both A.J. Brown and Deebo Samuel.

The Athletic

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) breaks up pass intended fro Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) during first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Ari Meirov

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field during the first quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Tucker Bagley

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) steps over the pile after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Benjain Solak

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a sack during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NFL

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during warmups at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

PFF

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) reacts after a defensive stop during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jori Epstein

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Christian Elliss #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

94 WIP

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) catches touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

NFL

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a sack during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Bleeding Green Nation

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Sydney Brown #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Even after such a disheartening loss, the Eagles are still 10-2 and in control of their own destiny.

Derrick Gunn

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Josh Sweat #94 of the Philadelphia Eagles knocks down Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PFF

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NFL

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Samuel talked trash and then personally dismantled the Eagles with three touchdowns and over 138 total yards.

Jeff Skversky

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles don’t get physically overmatched often.

Cowboys Fan Talk

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball while chased by Nicholas Morrow #41 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia and Dallas will collide at Jerry’s World for first place in the NFC East this week.

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