Title: Brock Purdy Shatters Franchise and NFL Records with Historic Performance
Subtitle: 49ers’ Quarterback Sets Single-Game Completion Percentage Record
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In a stunning display of accuracy and skill, Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, made history on Sunday by setting a franchise record for single-game completion percentage, while also securing a place in the NFL record books.
Purdy’s completion percentage of 95.2 percent against the Arizona Cardinals was not only a franchise best but also the fourth-best mark by any quarterback in NFL history. These impressive numbers were further validated by Zebra Technology’s on-field tracking, which revealed that Purdy exceeded expectations by an incredible 28 percent.
Unlike quarterbacks who pad their accuracy numbers with high-percentage throws, Purdy’s outstanding performance was indicative of a player who consistently demonstrates precision and skill. In fact, his completion-percentage-over-expected mark was the highest for any quarterback with at least 20 pass attempts in a game in the past seven NFL seasons.
During the 49ers’ commanding 35-16 victory over the Cardinals, Purdy completed 20 of 21 pass attempts for 283 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, earning him a passer rating of 134.6.
Coach Kyle Shanahan, while struggling to articulate Purdy’s marked improvements in running the system, acknowledged that Purdy had already achieved a high level of play when he entered the starting lineup last season. Shanahan expressed his confidence in Purdy and highlighted his ability to perform well with minimal practice repetitions.
Sunday’s game saw Purdy achieve yet another milestone as he made the longest pass completion in air distance of his career, with a throw that traveled 46.8 yards and resulted in a 42-yard gain by Brandon Aiyuk. This astounding play had just a 27.8-percent probability of being completed, according to Zebra Technologies.
With his performance on Sunday, Purdy shattered his previous best completion percentage over expected for a game, which stood at 5.1 percent. As the leader in passer rating (115.1) and having completed 72.3 percent of his 112 pass attempts for a total of 1,019 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions, Purdy has undeniably been a driving force behind the 49ers’ success.
The outstanding performances showcased by Purdy have solidified his position as the team’s starting quarterback for the second consecutive year. Shanahan attributed his decision to Purdy’s remarkable ability to play at a high level with limited practice repetitions. Purdy’s continued growth and consistency have only strengthened Shanahan’s belief in his capabilities, making him an integral part of the team’s unbeaten start to the season.
As Purdy’s confidence grows, he continues to impress both teammates and fans alike with his unwavering accuracy and skillful execution. With the season only getting underway, all eyes will be on Purdy as he strives to achieve more milestones and lead the 49ers to further success.
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