49ers Film Review: Is Brock Purdy the real deal?

Brock Purdy became the first 49ers rookie quarterback since at least 1970 to throw at least two touchdowns three games in a row in San Francisco’s 21-13 win over Seattle on Thursday. There are many who still question if Purdy is for real. Afterall, he was the last player taken in the 2022 draft, he doesn’t have the size, or arm strength of a prototypical NFL starting quarterback. For this…

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49ers surge into playoffs; Observations from 21-13 win over Seattle

The 49ers 21-13 win over the Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Field in Seattle clinched their first NFC West division title since 2019. Here is what stood out from the game and season so far. Offense December was supposed to be the time we would find out what this 49ers team was made up. The schedule looked daunting games against Miami, Tampa Bay, Seattle, and Washington. Through the first…

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49ers clinch NFC West title with 21-13 win over Seattle; Five burning questions answered

The San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West division championship with a 21-13 defeat of the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Stadium in Seattle. San Francisco is assured to have at least one game at home in the playoffs. San Francisco took the lead late when Brock Purdy connected with George Kittle from 28 yards out on the 49ers second offensive possession of the game. Purdy faked a…

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49ers – Seahawks Live Blog

This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers (9-4) week 15 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks (7-6) from Lumen Field in Seattle. I will provide updates and analysis throughout the game. 4:40 Inactive tonight for the 49ers: Jimmy Garoppolo, Deebo Samuel, Samuel Womack, Tarvarius Moore, Curtis Robinson, Nick Zakelj, Kevin Givens. Rookie running back Ty Davis-Price is active tonight. We may see him lined up in the backfield…

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Can Brock Purdy win on the road? Five burning questions for 49ers vs Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers will look to clinch their first NFC West division title since 2019 when they face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Stadium in Seattle. San Francisco is riding a six game win streak into Seattle and won the first matchup between the two division rivals in week two 27-7. After starting the season 6-3, Seattle has lost three of their last four and fallen…

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49ers Film Review: Brock Purdy’s five best plays against Tampa Bay

Brock Purdy made history on Sunday. On his way to leading the 49ers to a 35-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Purdy became the first rookie quarterback in the Super Bowl era to have at least two touchdown passes, one rushing touchdown and a passer rating over 125 in their first career start. Here are the best plays from his historic start. First quarter, Third and seven, Buccaneers 49…

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49ers offense is in high gear; Observations from 35-7 win over Tampa Bay

Here is what stood out from the 49ers 35-7 blowout win over the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Kyle Shanahan During their current six-game winning streak, the 49ers have averaged 28.6 points per game and scored over 30 points four times. San Francisco now ranks eighth in the NFL with an average of 24.4 points scored. If this holds up it will be the first time in Kyle…

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Brock Purdy leads 49ers to 35-7 blowout win over Tampa Bay; Five burning questions answered

The San Francisco 49ers blasted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Their sixth consecutive victory moves the Niners to 9-4 on the season. Coupled with a Seattle loss to Carolina, San Francisco will clinch the NFC West with a win on Thursday night. The victory did not come without a price. Kevin Givens left the game early with a knee injury, and Deebo Samuel went…

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49ers – Buccaneers Live Blog

This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers (8-4) week 14 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6) from Levi’s Stadium. I will provide updates and analysis from the press box throughout the game. 12:15 Inactive for the 49ers today are Jimmy Garoppolo, Hassan Ridgeway, Jaylon Moore, Ross Dwelley, Curtis Robinson, Nick Zakelj, Ty Davis-Price. San Francisco elevated Tevin Coleman from the practice squad yesterday. They prefer having…

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Brock Purdy or Tom Brady? Five burning questions for 49ers vs Buccaneers

The San Francisco 49ers will look to extend their current winning streak to six and improve to 9-4 when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. This game could be the final time Tom Brady goes against the team he grew up cheering for. The veteran will square off against 49ers rookie Brock Purdy who will be making his first professional start. The Buccaneers will…

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Kyle Shanahan on new 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy

The quarterback carousel continues to turn for the 49ers. Trey Lance was lost for the season to a broken ankle in week two and Jimmy Garoppolo is now out after suffering a foot injury against Miami. Next up is rookie Brock Purdy. As should be expected, Kyle Shanahan fielded several questions about the young signal caller during his Wednesday press conference. Here is what the head coach had to say….

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49ers Film Review: The Good and Not So Good of Brock Purdy against Miami

The Brock Purdy era has begun in San Francisco. Taking the field after Jimmy Garoppolo was lost once again to injury, Purdy stepped in and guided the 49ers offense to 23 points. As should be expected from a rookie quarter back there was some good and not so good. The Not So Good First quarter, First and ten, Dolphins 28 Purdy has Deebo Samuel open in the right flat off…

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49ers entering familiar territory; Observations from 33-17 win over Miami

Here is what stood out from the 49ers 33-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Brock Purdy Given the circumstances surrounding Purdy’s entry into the game, his performance was very good. Purdy, dubbed Mr. Irrelevant due to being the final pick in the draft, completed 25 of 37 pass attempts for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He became the first Mr. Irrelevant to ever…

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49ers lose Jimmy Garoppolo for season in 33-17 win over Miami; Five burning questions answered

The San Francisco 49ers took down the Miami Dolphins 33-17 on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. With the victory San Francisco extended their longest winning streak since 2019 to five in a row and improved to 8-4. San Francisco followed a familiar formula, suffocating defense, grind the clock and make just enough plays to win. Here are the answers to the five questions we asked prior to the game. 1.)…

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49ers – Dolphins Live Blog

This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers (7-4) week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins (8-3) from Levi’s Stadium. I will provide updates and analysis from the press box throughout the game. 11:50 49ers inactives: Curtis Robinson, Ross Dwelley, Spencer Burford, T.Y. McGill Daniel Brunskill will make his first start of the season in place of Spencer Burford. Dolphins Inactives: Terron Armstead, Austin Jackson, Erik Ezukanma, Hunter…

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How San Francisco can slow down Miami offense; Five burning questions for 49ers vs Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers will look to extend their longest winning streak since 2019 to five in a row and improve to 8-4 when they face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. This is a homecoming of sorts for many Dolphins players and coaches including Mike McDaniel, Raheem Mostert, and Jeff Wilson Jr. among others. The Dolphins will enter Levi’s Stadium with an 8-3 record following their…

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49ers season rests with the health of Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) The 49ers season flashed before their eyes Sunday afternoon. On San Francisco’s first possession of the second half Jimmy Garoppolo was flushed out of the pocket. The quarterback ran out to his right and fired a pass to Brandon Aiyuk. Just…

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How Jordan Mason impressed Kyle Shanahan

Success often comes down to being prepared when an opportunity presents itself. Such was the case for 49ers running back Jordan Mason on Sunday. The undrafted rookie free agent made the roster after an impressive training and preseason. Mason has been active for all but one game this season, but his role was limited primarily to special teams duty. When asked earlier this season why Mason was not getting onto…

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