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Brock Purdy Returns With 30-Yard TD to Kittle, Ties 49ers QB–TE Mark

The quarterback returned from a six-week turf-toe layoff after a deliberate ramp-up that put long-term health first.

Overview

  • Playing for the first time since Week 4, Purdy hit George Kittle for a 30-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s second drive in Arizona.
  • The scoring play was the 22nd touchdown between Purdy and Kittle, tying them for the second-most by a quarterback–tight end duo in 49ers history.
  • San Francisco led 13-0 with 9:51 left in the first quarter after a blocked extra point, following an earlier Christian McCaffrey rushing score set up by a 98-yard Skyy Moore return.
  • Mac Jones started during Purdy’s six-week absence and kept the offense steady before returning to a reserve role for this game.
  • Kyle Shanahan had required a stepped-up practice progression before clearing Purdy, with the team entering the day at 6-4 and tracking their playoff position within the division.