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Glenn Erby

National reaction to 49ers arriving in All-Black for Week 13 matchup vs. Eagles

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After ten months of talking, speculations, what-ifs, and rule changes, the San Francisco 49ers will get another shot at the Philadelphia Eagles with a healthy Brock Purdy at quarterback.

The Niners arrive with Brock Purdy, along with a talented skill position group that has the Niners favored on the road against a 10-1 Eagles team.

San Francisco says it’s just another game, but 49ers players are dressed in all black for an NFL-style funeral ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia will be without Zach Cunningham (hamstring), while Fletcher Cox (groin) is a gametime decision.

Fletcher Cox will play, while Dallas Goedert will wait another week.

With kickoff fast approaching, here is the reaction to the 49ers All-Black approach.

Jeff Kerr

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 29: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch against James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Huncho

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Japta

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) against the Philadelphia Eagles during warmups at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Hurts MVP

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) against the Philadelphia Eagles during warmups at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Warner House

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa warms up against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NFL

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy walks from the tunnel to warm up against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Crossing Broad

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw walks from the tunnel to warm up against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Mike McDaniel

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw walks from the tunnel to warm up against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Akash

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

49ers

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

49ers

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NFL

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Hurts did it better.

49ers

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw walks from the tunnel to warm up against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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