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.