Overview

• After signing a five-year, $265 million extension with about $181 million guaranteed, Brock Purdy says his preparation and leadership will not change.
• Coverage ahead of Sunday’s opener at Seattle frames heightened scrutiny on Purdy and Kyle Shanahan, with sportsbooks listing San Francisco as a one‑score favorite.
• Reports flag protection and depth concerns following roster turnover, citing injuries to guard Aaron Banks and rookie Dominick Puni plus Trent Williams’ age as potential vulnerabilities.
• Analyst Brian Baldinger says Christian McCaffrey’s form will largely determine the NFC West race, noting his 2024 injury absence and expecting the 49ers to lean on him early with Brian Robinson Jr. as the backup.
• Opinions diverge on Purdy’s 2025 outlook, with CBS Sports’ John Breech predicting an MVP season as Joe Montana voices confidence that Purdy will bounce back and look like a different player.