BROCK PURDY MAKES HISTORY IN 49ERS WIN OVER BUCCANEERS
In a stunning display of skill and talent, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy led his team to a 27-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Not only did Purdy lead the team to victory, but he also posted a perfect passer rating of 158.3, making him the third quarterback in franchise history to achieve such a feat, alongside legends Joe Montana and Steve Young.
But Purdy’s accomplishments don’t end there. The 23-year-old quarterback also made history in several other ways during Sunday’s game. Here are eight mind-blowing stats from Purdy’s performance:
– Purdy is the first 49ers QB to reach a passer rating of 158.3 with a minimum of 20 attempts.
– He joins Lamar Jackson and Jared Goff as the only QBs under the age of 24 in NFL history to achieve a passer rating of 158.3.
– Purdy became the youngest player in NFL history to post a passer rating of 145.0 or higher in consecutive starts, and the first QB to do so since Drew Brees in 2018.
– He is the first 49ers QB to post a passer rating of 140.0 or higher in consecutive games since Alex Smith in 2012.
– Purdy’s 3 touchdown passes give him 18 on the season and 31 in his career, with one of those passes being the longest by an NFL QB this season.
– Purdy has the most games with three or more TD passes and a passer rating of 140.0 or higher by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
– He became the sixth QB in NFL history to post a passer rating of 100 or higher in 10 of his first 15 career starts.
– Purdy is the first 49ers QB to throw for 300 or more yards in consecutive home games since Steve Young in 1998.
The last overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft has certainly proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with. Purdy’s outstanding performance continues to solidify his position as the franchise quarterback the 49ers have been searching for, and the player who may finally lead San Francisco to its sixth Super Bowl victory.
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