Overview
- After throwing a pick-six on the opening play, Brock Purdy accounted for three first-half touchdowns against Chicago, including a keeper on a run-pass option to put San Francisco ahead.
- Since returning from a turf-toe injury in November, the 49ers are 5-0, have clinched a playoff berth, and enter the stretch run with a path to the No. 1 seed.
- Purdy’s recent surge included a 25-of-34, 295-yard outing with a career-high five touchdown passes in a 48-27 win over the Colts.
- Over those five games, Purdy leads the NFL with a 70.2% completion rate and a 110 passer rating, with a 47% first-down rate on completions that is the best in 35 years.
- General manager John Lynch said Purdy is “ready for the moment,” reinforcing confidence in the starter after Mac Jones went 5-3 while filling in.