Overview
- Purdy went 25-of-34 for 295 yards and a career-best five touchdown passes in a 48–27 win at Indianapolis, posting a 126.8 passer rating.
- He became the first 49ers quarterback with five TD throws in a game since Steve Young in the Super Bowl and the first in the regular season since Joe Montana in 1990.
- Pro Football Focus credited Purdy with a 96.6 offensive grade for the game, reported as the NFL’s highest single-game quarterback mark this season.
- Kyle Shanahan said he considered challenging an incomplete ruling to Jake Tonges on the final scoring drive that looked like a touchdown on the broadcast but did not throw the flag.
- Purdy’s week also highlighted team dynamics, from public praise by teammates to gifting custom Rolex watches to his offensive linemen, as Mac Jones’ trade-market interest is being discussed as a post‑season consideration.