The San Francisco 49ers on Friday departed the Bay Area for Philadelphia, their eyes set on securing a spot in the Super Bowl with a win in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
The Niners hopped on buses parked outside Levi’s Stadium Friday afternoon and made the short drive to San Jose Mineta International Airport where they boarded a plane bound for Philadelphia.
Fans of the 49ers lined a street outside Levi’s Stadium to give the team a proper send-off.
Sunday’s game is scheduled to kick off at noon.
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