49ers QB Brock Purdy Proves Doubters Wrong with Strong Showing
In a dominating 27-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy once again proved his critics wrong. The second-year QB put on a stellar performance, showcasing his arm strength and ability to throw the deep ball that has been questioned in the past.
Purdy’s flawless performance earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after completing 21 of 25 passes for 333 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also registered a perfect passer rating of 158.3, cementing his place as one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
Deebo Samuel, one of Purdy’s top targets, noted that the quarterback’s arm strength has noticeably improved. “It looks like my man been lifting a little bit of weights,” Samuel said. “He’s getting a little stronger and it looks pretty good coming off his arm.”
Despite doubts about his arm strength coming out of college and early in his professional career, Purdy has continued to prove himself as a capable and effective quarterback. General manager John Lynch praised Purdy’s development, stating that he believes the QB’s arm has continually gotten stronger.
“He’s got all the arm strength you’ll ever need,” Lynch said. “Is it stronger than where it was last year? I don’t know, but it’s looking really good right now, as evidenced by the perfect passer rating, all those things. And most importantly, he led us to a win. And Brock, he’s so mature, and quickly after that game, was already talking about Seattle in the locker room. So he understands. He’s a tremendous leader.”
Purdy, the No. 262 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has exceeded expectations and currently leads the league with a 115.1 passer rating. His performance against the Buccaneers solidified his place as a key player for the 49ers and a rising star in the NFL. With his improved arm strength and consistent leadership, Purdy is poised to continue making an impact for the 49ers in the future.