Overview
- Purdy has completed 74.2% of his passes for 893 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions over the past three games, adding two rushing scores and a 131.5 passer rating as the 49ers piled up 1,366 total yards.
- Since debuting his 'Dougie' celebration on Nov. 30 at Cleveland, the 49ers have averaged 38.3 points over four games as Purdy posted a 120.5 passer rating and accounted for 15 touchdowns.
- Recent milestones include a five-touchdown outing against the Colts, the first by a 49ers quarterback since Joe Montana in 1990, and a 300-yard, three-pass-TD, two-rush-TD performance in the win over the Bears.
- General manager John Lynch credits Purdy’s decisiveness, regained mobility and an improving run game for the offensive spike, highlighting a creative touchdown throw to Kyle Juszczyk as evidence.
- Coaches and teammates point to confidence and authenticity as difference-makers, with Klay Kubiak citing personal growth and George Kittle saying the team feeds off Purdy’s energy, while the quarterback notes the dancing began to 'get the vibes going' after returning from a turf-toe absence.