Much has rightly been made of the speed with which Brock Purdy has adapted to life as a starting quarterback for the 49ers and, more recently, his success in overcoming adversity for the first time since ascending to that role in San Francisco’s 37-34 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 17.
Purdy led the 49ers back from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter and also led what would have been a game-winning drive at the end of regulation as he calmly — at least for the first three completions — connected with Brandon Aiyuk four times for 52 yards to set Robbie Gould up for a game-winning field goal that was pushed wide right. A Tashaun Gipson interception in overtime afforded Gould a chip shot, with which he redeemed himself.
