Purdy's ascension no longer a surprise for 49ers
Brock Purdy's early success when he stepped in as quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers was initially seen as a surpriseDECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BROCK PURDY #13 - QUARTERBACK - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
2101 YDS •
10 TD •
7 INT
2101 YDS
10 TD
7 INT
Continues to exceed expectations Purdy completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 234 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 37-20 win over Washington.
Impact Purdy ditched his injury designation ahead of Saturday's tilt after playing through oblique and rib injuries in Week 15. The Iowa State product looked poised in the pocket throughout the contest while earning another victory in the third start of his career. Purdy's lone turnover wasn't actually his fault, as Jauan Jennings bobbled a pass that hit him in the hands before accidentally swatting it directly to a defender for an easy interception. The last pick from this year's draft has looked anything but irrelevant through nearly 16 quarters of action, posting an 8:2 TD:INT ratio while completing 69 percent of his passes over that span. Purdy's stock is trending in the right direction with a favorable matchup on tap against the Raiders' 27th-ranked pass defense on New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brock Purdy Locates Brandon Aiyuk Wide Open for a 54-Yard Gain San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy found wide-open wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for a 54-yard catch and run.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
Purdy leads 49ers past Commanders 37-20 for 8th straight win
Brock Purdy threw two more long touchdown passes to George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 for their eighth straight winDECEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brock Purdy Launches 34-Yard TD Bomb to George Kittle San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy connected on a 34-yard touchdown pass with tight end George Kittle.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
Brock Purdy Dots George Kittle Over the Middle for a 25-Yard Gain San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy connected with tight end George Kittle over the middle for a 25-yard catch and run.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
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DECEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM
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No designation for Saturday Purdy (oblique/ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's contest versus the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Despite undergoing practice limitations the last two weeks due to oblique and rib injuries that he picked up Week 14 against the Buccaneers, Purdy will continue to serve as the 49ers' starting quarterback. He hasn't been asked to do too much during back-to-back starts, completing 33 of 47 passes for 402 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while scoring a TD on the ground among his six rushes. Still, Purdy may have a rougher go of it Saturday against a Washington defense that has given up 200 (or more) passing yards to opposing QBs just once in the last five games.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Niners TE George Kittle emerges as Brock Purdy’s security blanket
How can "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy have so much immediate success? Look no further than George Kittle and other 49ers playmakers.DECEMBER 22, 2022
Commanders' Taylor Heinicke 'Rooting For' 49ers QB Brock Purdy After seemingly being afterthoughts, Taylor Heinicke and Brock Purdy are in the thick of the NFC playoff race for the Washington Commanders...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Extra days off leave Brock Purdy in good shape for 49ers
Brock Purdy wasn’t sure he’d make it through his second NFL start or if a hard hit to his sore ribs and oblique would force him outDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brock Purdy Talks Getting Better Every Week Quarterback Brock Purdy shared his mentality of supporting the team, discussed earning his stripes and praised his coaches for their help th...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
Logs limited practice Wednesday Purdy (oblique/ribs) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Purdy continues to deal with the oblique and rib issues that he sustained Week 14 against the Buccaneers. According to David Lombardi of The Athletic, Purdy seemed to ramp up the intensity of his passes Wednesday, but he still is enduring a cap on his practice reps. After Wednesday's session, Purdy told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area that he's feeling better during Week 16 prep than he was last week, which may be a result of the longer turnaround after the 49ers played last Thursday in Seattle. In any case, Thursday's injury report will clarify whether or not Purdy has a designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Commanders.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders-49ers features underdog QBs battling to keep their teams on track
Can Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy continue his unlikely ascension? Can journeyman Taylor Heinicke lead Washington to the playoffs?DECEMBER 21, 2022
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DECEMBER 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
To be limited Tuesday Purdy (oblique/ribs) will be limited at Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact For a second week in a row, Purdy's practice reps will be managed due to the oblique issue that he picked up Week 14 against the Buccaneers. Despite the health concern, he's put together back-to-back productive starts, completing 33 of 47 passes for 402 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Whether or not Purdy has a designation ahead of Saturday's contest against the Commanders remains to be seen, but that will become known when the 49ers release their final Week 16 injury report Thursday.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why the 49ers Can Win the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy this Season Purdy exudes a zen-like calmness and confidence on the field, and he’s in complete control of the 49ers offense as if he’s been on the team...
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Why the 49ers Can Win the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy this Season Purdy exudes a zen-like calmness and confidence on the field, and he’s in complete control of the 49ers offense as if he’s been on the team...
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Jerry McDonald: 49ers rookie Brock Purdy isn't Joe Cool, but his style of play reminds of Montana DISCLAIMER: This column is not meant to suggest Brock Purdy will be the greatest quarterback in the history of the 49ers or win four Super B...
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brock Purdy injury already improving after game vs. Seattle It sounds like Brock Purdy came out of Thursday’s game healthier than he entered it.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Why Brock Purdy can Lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl In the win against Seattle, Brock Purdy showed exactly why he is the right quarterback to lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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