Rediscovering My Love for Philadelphia: A Sentimental Journey Home

Prepare for one of the most hotly anticipated games of the year happening in Philadelphia this Sunday afternoon. Everyone can’t help but look forward to the 49ers’ visit after what went down the last time they were in town.

It was last season’s NFC Championship Game, and it ended in an effortless win for the Eagles after 49ers quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson suffered injuries. The 49ers didn’t hold back in expressing their belief that the game would have turned out differently without those losses, especially Purdy’s absence, as they hadn’t lost a game he started up to that point.

But Purdy made it clear on Thursday that he’s not dwelling on what happened in January.

“Am I going to reminisce about it, man, I’ve come a long way since,” Purdy said, according to 49ersWebzone.com. “It’s not really like that. We have a goal in mind, and I’m trying to be the best version of myself every week. So am I going into the game seeking revenge? Not at all. I’m just going to focus on doing my job and being the best Brock that I can be for this team.”

Purdy emphasized that there’s more at stake than just settling the score with the team that ended their season.

“Yeah, I got hurt there and everything, but for me, it’s Week 13,” Purdy said. “We’re going on the road in a hostile environment. We’re late in the season, so every game is obviously big for us. And so that’s where I’m at with my mindset. Am I going to harbor any grudges? None of that. It’s a new year, two new teams, slightly different in ways. So that’s how I’m looking at it.”

The Eagles and 49ers might be on a collision course for another playoff showdown, and the revenge narrative will be a significant factor for the loser of Sunday’s game if things play out that way.