San Francisco 49ers star Brock Purdy hopes to become the first rookie quarterback to win on his first playoff start since Russell Wilson when he faces the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
Purdy is the reigning ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ after he was selected with the 262nd and final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The rookie’s path has been remarkable, transitioning from third-string quarterback to starter as the replacement when sophomore Trey Lance and veteran Jimmy Garoppolo went down with injuries.
He has impressed since taking the lead gig, with the 49ers offence averaging over 30 points per game with Purdy at the helm. He is thriving thanks to a loaded roster that features the league's top-ranked defence and an offence littered with playmakers like Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk.
