49ers’ Deebo Samuel assured his group is healthier than Eagles, says NFC title loss was on account of accidents

The Philadelphia Eagles entered the playoffs final season because the No. 1 seed within the NFC and dominated the San Francisco 49ers within the convention title sport. 

In the months since, a number of gamers have spoken out about how accidents impacted the sport’s final result. The loss nonetheless appears to be on the thoughts of Niners star extensive receiver Deebo Samuel.

Samuel mentioned there’s “no query” the 49ers had been the higher group heading into the NFC title sport, however the elbow harm quarterback Brock Purdy suffered prevented San Francisco from successful.

Deebo Samuel (19) of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball towards the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the third quarter within the NFC championship sport at Lincoln Financial Field Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

“We misplaced as a result of we performed with 10 individuals,” Samuel advised Complex.com.

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After dropping quarterbacks Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo to season-ending accidents, seventh-round rookie Brock Purdy stepped in towards the tip of the common season. He went 5-0 in 5 regular-season begins with 1,374 passing yards, 13 landing passes and 4 interceptions.

Purdy tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his proper elbow early within the Eagles sport. He was changed by veteran Josh Johnson.

And Johnson suffered a concussion within the third quarter. Purdy was pressured to return to the sport, however he couldn’t throw a move and handed the ball off the remainder of the competition.

Patrick Johnson (48) of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Deebo Samuel (19) of the San Francisco 49ers throughout the third quarter within the NFC championship sport at Lincoln Financial Field Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Fast-forward to May. Samuel believes the Eagles are one of the crucial overrated groups heading into the 2023 season.

Samuel talked about the Eagles are his “most hated group,” and he has grown bored with all of the chatter surrounding Philly. The Eagles had a busy offseason that included signing quarterback Jalen Hurts to an enormous long-term contract extension.

Deebo Samuel (19) of the San Francisco 49ers rushes throughout the NFC championship sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the 49ers 31-7. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

The entrance workplace was additionally capable of retain some key veterans like Fletcher Cox and Darius Slay. The group additionally was broadly praised for its draft choices, which included first-round picks Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith.

The strikes have fueled the already assured Eagles fan base, a lot to Samuel’s displeasure.

“All the trash speak coming from the Eagles fan base and the gamers, you simply get bored with that,” Samuel mentioned.

The Eagles stay the odds-on favourite to win the NFC this upcoming season and make a second consecutive look within the Super Bowl. 

The Eagles and the 49ers are scheduled to face off within the common season.