Shanahan Backs Purdy Ahead of Key 49Ers-seahawks Clash
WHO:
Fox News - Sam Darnold was selected third overall by the Jets in 2018.
Heavy NFL - Kyle Shanahan is the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
Fox News - Brock Purdy is the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
Fox News - Sam Darnold is the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
WHAT:
NBC News - The 49ers are 5-0 for the third time under coach Kyle Shanahan, with the previous two instances resulting in playoff appearances in February.
NBC News - Brock Purdy's passer rating for the game against the Seahawks was 92.5, marking the only game this season in which he posted a rating under 100.
NBC News - Mike Evans caught a season-high seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown in the game against the Seahawks.
Seahawks.com - Nehemiah Pritchett recorded his first regular-season interception during the game against the 49ers, returning it 20 yards.
NBC News - The 49ers won against the Seahawks, handing Seattle its first home loss in 371 days.
NBC News - The game featured a total of seven turnovers and multiple personal fouls.
NBC News - San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected during the game.
NBC News - Brock Purdy led the 49ers on a 12-play, 74-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a 7-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans.
NBC News - Purdy threw a 2-point conversion pass to Mike Evans to put San Francisco ahead 29-26.
NBC News - The 49ers traveled 43 yards in eight plays for a 44-yard field goal that proved to be the game winner.
NBC News - Purdy's passer rating for the game was 92.5, marking the only game this season in which he posted a rating under 100.
NBC News - The 49ers have the best point differential in the NFL through five weeks.
NBC News - Purdy has now thrown for 13 touchdowns and only two interceptions after the Week 5 win.
NBC News - The 49ers have three wins against teams with winning records this season, including the Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams.
NBC News - Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers on a 12-play, 74-yard touchdown drive that culminated in a 7-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans, putting the 49ers ahead 29-26.
NBC News - Purdy finished the game with 19 of 29 passing for 189 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
NBC News - After the Week 5 win, Purdy has thrown for 13 touchdowns and only two interceptions this season.
NBC News - The 49ers have the best point differential in the NFL through five weeks.
NBC News - Three of the 49ers' five wins have come against teams with winning records, including the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams.
Pro Football Network - Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC West battle.
Heavy NFL - The 49ers are looking to remain unbeaten against the Seahawks, who are the defending Super Bowl champions.
Fox News - Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl in the previous season.
Fox News - Darnold has thrown six touchdown passes and accumulated 560 yards through three games this season, with the note that he left the first game after two pass attempts.
Fox News - Darnold has thrown a total of 63 touchdowns from 2018 until 2023.
Heavy NFL - Shanahan praised Purdy's ability to be coached during games without taking it personally.
Fox News - Purdy has completed 79 passes out of 113 attempts, with 11 touchdown passes and one interception this season.
Fox News - Purdy has averaged about 250 passing yards per game this season.
Fox News - Purdy has thrown touchdowns to five different receivers this season.
Fox News - Darnold has thrown six touchdown passes and accumulated 560 yards through three games this season.
Fox News - Darnold has thrown a total of 60 touchdowns in his past two seasons.
WHERE:
Fox News - The game between the 49ers and Seahawks is taking place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
WHEN:
Fox News - The last time the 49ers and Seahawks met was in January during the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.
Fox News - The Super Bowl 60 football game is scheduled for February 8, 2026.
WHY:
NBC News - Shanahan praised Purdy's performance, stating, "I thought Brock did an unbelievable job finding a way there to win at the end."
Heavy NFL - The 49ers are looking to remain unbeaten against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
Fox News - Shanahan's comments reflect his confidence in Purdy's adaptability and growth as a quarterback.
HOW:
Seahawks.com - Pritchett also had a pass break-up and made a significant play on special teams, hitting Jacob Cowing on a punt return, which led to a turnover.
NBC News - The 49ers managed to win despite entering the game with four receivers on injured reserve, and Deebo Samuel and Jacob Cowing were injured during the game.
NBC News - The 49ers won against the Seahawks, who had not lost at home in over a year, showcasing their strength compared to the previous season.
Fox News - Darnold's career was rejuvenated after moving to the Minnesota Vikings.
Fox News - Purdy has been effective in getting his teammates involved in the game, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball.
The 49ers have achieved a perfect 5-0 record for the third time under coach Kyle Shanahan, with their previous two starts leading to playoff appearances in February. In their recent game against the Seahawks, Brock Purdy posted a passer rating of 92.5, which is notable as it's the only game this season where he fell below a rating of 100, while Mike Evans had a standout performance with seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. On the defensive side, Nehemiah Pritchett made his mark by recording his first regular-season interception, returning it 20 yards, and contributing to the team's efforts with a pass break-up and a key play on special teams.