"Brock Purdy instantly regretted how he ended the longest run of his career and the 49ers' longest of 404 carries this season. Flaunting the football in Titans linebacker Cody Barton's face didn't fit Purdy's Midwestern-nice mold. Or did it? Folks, his competitive drive is already in playoff mode for the 49ers (10-4). Absolutely just diabolical behavior by our QB1, but I love it, tight end George Kittle said after Sunday's 34-27 win over the Tennessee Titans."
"Purdy's three touchdown passes, his season-best 76.7% completion percentage, plus an over-the-middle missile to Ricky Pearsall, were all encouraging strides. Nothing was more entertaining than Purdy's 26-yard run down the left sideline, which sparked a 95-yard touchdown drive in the third quarter. Turf toe? Look at him tiptoe down the left sideline, once he faked a handoff to Christian McCaffrey, then pump-faked a linebacker in the open field, then baited Barton."
"Honestly, I thought it was dumb, the whole ball fake at the end, Purdy said. I respect him and he's a great player. So for me to do that, I was like, Bro, I'm sorry that was stupid in the moment.' I don't know why I did that, but I did. I'm looking downfield and trying to see where the ball should go, Shanahan said. And then I look back and he is running down the sidelines."
Brock Purdy delivered three touchdown passes and a season-best 76.7% completion rate while adding a key 26-yard run that ignited a 95-yard touchdown drive. Purdy ran seven times, converting third-and-3 and fourth-and-1, and displayed heightened competitiveness after baiting Titans linebacker Cody Barton following the run. Ricky Pearsall finished with 96 yards on six catches despite aggravating a months-long knee injury and limping off late. The performance combined efficient passing, timely rushing and explosive playmaking that reinforced San Francisco's 10-4 standing and bolstered offensive momentum heading into the playoffs.
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