Shanahan praises Purdy’s play on Saturday: He was smart with the ball

Dec 27 2022 by Niners Nation

 
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Purdy passed his toughest test against the Commanders

As the season winds down, Brock Purdy looks more and more comfortable in the 49ers’ offense. But, look quickly enough, and you might forget he’s a rookie starting the third game of his career. The Washington defense ranked fourth in the NFL, so Saturday’s game was a test for the rookie QB.

The first-half numbers weren’t sparkling for Purdy. 4/9, 55 yards, an...

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