Latest Brock Purdy News

49ers look to go on another big 2nd-half run after a shaky start to the season

Nov. 04, 2024 13:09 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After a somewhat shaky first half of the season for the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, they are hoping to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons. The Niners sputtered into a Week 9 bye week for the third straight season but are...

Frustration mounts for the Cowboys after they lose again following a bye week

Oct. 28, 2024 01:48 AM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Two more interceptions from Dak Prescott and a failed attempt at a comeback win. A defense that allowed three straight TD drives in the third quarter. A star player confronting a media member over a social media post just minutes after the game ended. The...

Brock Purdy helps the 49ers bounce back with a 30-24 victory over the Cowboys

Oct. 28, 2024 01:07 AM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — One dominant quarter against Dallas proved to be enough for the San Francisco 49ers to head into their bye week on a high note. Brock Purdy bounced back from a shaky first half to lead three touchdown drives in the third quarter and the Niners narrowly...

Brandon Aiyuk's injury is the latest blow to the 49ers playmaker group

Oct. 21, 2024 20:21 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The strength of the San Francisco 49ers' offense the past few seasons has been the number of dynamic playmakers that makes it nearly impossible to stop every option. A string of injuries has changed that equation and left the 49ers with few proven options...

On Football: Crafty Chiefs keep winning despite Mahomes' struggles and others' injuries

Oct. 21, 2024 11:46 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Patrick Mahomes is having his worst season statistically and the Chiefs keep losing playmakers to injuries. The two-time defending Super...

The 49ers lose Brandon Aiyuk to a serious knee injury after getting Ricky Pearsall back

Oct. 20, 2024 21:46 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall's return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half. Then the San Francisco 49ers had to deal with some more bad news at receiver. Brandon Aiyuk went down with a right knee injury in Sunday's 28-18...

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch

Oct. 20, 2024 21:26 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The formula might look a bit different with the defense and running game carrying the Kansas City Chiefs. But the results are awfully familiar as the two-time defending champions keep knocking off teams — especially the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick...

The 49ers try to end the hex by the Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch

Oct. 18, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

Kansas City (5-0) at San Francisco (3-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 4-1; 49ers 3-3. Series record: Chiefs lead 9-7. Last meeting: Chiefs beat 49ers 25-22 in...

Purdy and Mahomes have undergone a stylistic switch headed into Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl rematch

Oct. 17, 2024 19:09 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes broke through as an NFL star based in part on his ability to launch deep balls and generate explosive plays for the Kansas City Chiefs with his big arm. Brock Purdy's early success as a pro quarterback came more from getting rid of the...

Seahawks left frustrated after another loss to rival 49ers

Oct. 11, 2024 20:15 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — When Geno Smith stepped to the microphone after another gut punch of a loss for the Seahawks, this one a 36-24 home defeat to NFC West rival San Francisco, he wasn’t about make any excuses. “Obviously we did a lot of things that you don’t want to do when you...