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Brock Purdy Seals Week 1 Win as 49ers’ Record Bet Draws Instant Scrutiny

San Francisco locked in its starter with a five-year, $265 million extension, sharpening the focus on his performance from teammates, rivals, fans.

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FILE – San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Overview

  • In Seattle, Purdy went 26-for-35 for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, then led a seven-play, 68-yard drive to take a late lead the 49ers kept.
  • The extension includes about $181 million guaranteed and is the largest commitment in team history, with GM John Lynch publicly backing Purdy as the right leader.
  • The organization paired the deal with a roster reset by trading Deebo Samuel, cutting costly contracts, re-signing core players George Kittle and Fred Warner, adding 11 draft picks, and bringing back defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
  • Former quarterbacks said the payday intensifies expectations, with Matt Ryan describing a shift in scrutiny and Joe Theismann saying Purdy now must earn the dollars.
  • Postgame reaction fixated on the contract and performance, while ex-Seahawk Robert Turbin compared Purdy to Jimmy Garoppolo, calling Purdy the better player who offers similar stability.