Former Washington quarterback Josh Johnson found himself in a familiar position, in Sunday’s NFC championship game, as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-7.
The Eagles had taken the opening kickoff and driven 66 yards in 11 plays to grab an early 7-0 lead. The 49ers, in turn, had taken possession at their own 25, gained 25 yards, and faced a 2nd & 6 at the 50. Rookie starting quarterback Brock Purdy dropped back to pass and was hit from his right side by the Eagles’ Hassan Reddick, injuring Purdy’s right throwing elbow.
