49ers’ Brock Purdy matches Joe Montana with rare feat that no NFL quarterback had pulled off in 39 years

A big reason San Francisco was able to pull off a big comeback win over Detroit during the NFC Championship on Sunday is because Brock Purdy had a huge second half. 

Over the final two quarters, Purdy was nearly perfect: Not only did he complete 13 of 16 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown in the second half, but he also had three scrambles for 52 yards, with all three scrambles giving the 49ers a first down. 

Purdy’s performance played a big part in why the 49ers were able to win the game, 34-31, despite trailing by 17 points at the half.

Purdy’s nearly perfect second half was reminiscent of something Joe Montana might do, which was fitting, because Purdy matched Montana in the NFL record books on Sunday. 

With the win over the Lions, Purdy became the first quarterback in 39 years to sweep every other playoff team in the conference. The NFC playoff field consisted of the Cowboys, Lions, Buccaneers, Eagles, Rams and Packers, and Purdy led the 49ers to a win over each of those teams this season. 

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Author : John Breech

Publish date : 2024-01-29 18:48:03

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