Author: Bryan Eglesia

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Bryan covers the San Francisco 49ers and the National Football League at large for GridIron Heroics.

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The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the NFC Championship game after a gutsy win against the Dallas Cowboys, 19-12, in a game that was a clash of titans and a defensive struggle. The NFC Championship game will be another clash of titans when the 49ers vs. Eagles in Philadelphia. 49ers vs. Eagles: Must-See Matchup The two best teams in the NFC are facing off in the NFC Championship game when the 49ers vs. Eagles. This is the matchup that everyone wants to see in the NFC Championship this year. When the 49ers vs. Eagles in Philadelphia, there will be many…

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The San Francisco 49ers passed their first playoff test of the Brock Purdy Era with a dominating win against NFC West arch-rival Seattle Seahawks, 41-23, in a game that was a tale of two halves. In a game where the 49ers’ offense was in the spotlight, Brock Purdy showed why he is the quarterback the 49ers need in the playoffs. So, one question that looms is whether Brock Purdy is a game manager or a system quarterback. Brock Purdy: System Quarterback?  In a game in gloomy and inclement weather, rain, and winds about twenty miles per hour, 49ers rookie seventh-round…

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It’s time for the NFL playoffs. The cream has risen to the top, as the sports cliche goes. And the teams that didn’t qualify are pondering why — and positioning themselves for the NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers are the hottest team in the NFL going into the playoffs, winning their last ten games in a row heading into Super Wild Card Weekend as they face off against their hated NFC West arch-rival Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco 49ers 2022-2023 Record The San Francisco 49ers finished the regular season with a 13-4 record, the second seen in the NFC playoffs,…

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The San Francisco 49ers finished the regular season with a 13-4 record, clinching the second seed in the NFC after winning ten straight games to finish the regular season. The 49ers playoff journey begins on Saturday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium against their NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks. These are the five most essential 49ers playoff keys to success during this year’s tournament.  49ers Playoff Key: Control Line of Scrimmage  Football is decided by the team who controls the line of scrimmage. The team who controls the line of scrimmage will maintain the momentum and dictate the flow of the game. If…

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It has been a roller-coaster season for the San Francisco 49ers, with injuries to crucial impact players on both sides of the ball to winning ten straight games heading into the postseason as the second seed in the NFC playoffs. Still, there has been one constant: 49ers Nick Bosa being dominant on the field. Bosa deserves to win the NFL defensive player of the year award, but he also needs to be considered for the NFL Most Valuable Player award. 49ers Nick Bosa is the NFL DPOY Many great players in the NFL deserve to be considered for the defensive…

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The San Francisco 49ers escaped Las Vegas with a thrilling come-from-behind win in overtime to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 37-34, in a game that made the 49ers look vulnerable. 49ers Brock Purdy answered many questions during the game, but one question remains: how many playoff games does Purdy need to win to be the 49ers starting quarterback next season? 49ers Brock Purdy Poised For Playoffs 49ers Brock Purdy looked like a rookie against Vegas, but he proved that the big moment was manageable. He completed 22 of 35 passing attempts for 284 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one…

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The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21-13, in Seattle on Thursday Night football. The 49ers have won the NFC West division and officially clinched a playoff spot in the NFC.  The 49ers have faced a lot of adversity due to injuries this year and have done the unthinkable of winning their division with a third-string rookie quarterback. There are still a lot of questions regarding the 49ers, but one question looms large: do the San Francisco 49ers have a quarterback controversy?  San Francisco 49ers Clinch NFC West  The San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West division in rookie…

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The San Francisco 49ers dominated Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 35-7, in rookie quarterback Brock Purdy’s first career start in the NFL. There are many questions surrounding the 49ers after an impressive win at home, but the main question is can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl this season?  Brock Purdy is QB1 in San Francisco  49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy was fantastic in his first start. He was cool, calm, and collected all game. Brock Purdy stole the show against the Buccaneers. He showed poise, comfort, and incredible athleticism all game long. In the…

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The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins, 33-17, and made a massive statement to the rest of the NFL! There are a lot of questions to monitor with the 49ers going forward, but the big question is, can the 49ers’ Brock Purdy keep San Francisco’s playoff hopes alive?  49ers Brock Purdy is QB1 This season, the main story for the 49ers has been injury issues, and today they were dealt another significant injury. In the first quarter, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo left the game with a foot injury. Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, Mr. Irrelevant, was called into the spotlight in…

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The San Francisco 49ers shutout the New Orleans Saints, 13-0, to start a three-game home stand. Here are the 49ers’ grades in the win against the Saints. The 49ers’ grades are broken down by offense, defense, special teams, and overall team grade. 49ers Grades: Offense  The 49ers offense got a rocky start against a solid Saints defense. They were only able to score 10 points before halftime, a field goal, and a great touchdown catch by Juan Jennings in the back end of the end zone after Jimmy Garoppolo’s pass was nearly intercepted, but the offense was only able to…

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