Some Brock Purdy magic, an extraordinary comeback - and a ladybug on Brandon Aiyuk's cleat... how the San Francisco 49ers booked their spot in Super Bowl LVIII - and what awaits them next in Las Vegas
11 months, 1 week ago

Some Brock Purdy magic, an extraordinary comeback - and a ladybug on Brandon Aiyuk's cleat... how the San Francisco 49ers booked their spot in Super Bowl LVIII - and what awaits them next in Las Vegas

Daily Mail  

Kyle Shanahan's desperate search for a first Super Bowl win took another extraordinary twist. Just great luck, God was with us today, great win, bang bang Niner gang,' he memorably told Erin Andrews as red and gold ticker tape fell on the field at Levi's Stadium. Purdy - whose stat line reads: 20-of-31 for 267 yards with a touchdown and an interception, plus five rushes for 48 yards – added: 'When I'm down 17 at half, I'm honestly thinking, "Alright God, you've taken me here, win or lose, I'm going to glorify you". He had enjoyed a pressure free first half, but suffered a rude awakening from San Francisco's defense in the second half.

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NFL quarterback's long-term fate revealed after being ruled out of Sunday showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL quarterback's long-term fate revealed after being ruled out of Sunday showdown

Daily Mail  

The San Francisco 49ers believe Brock Purdy will return next Sunday for their huge game against Buffalo Bills. They face the Packers tied second in the NFC West alongside Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, meaning Purdy's absence comes at a terrible time for last season's Super Bowl runners-up. According to Adam Schefter on Sunday morning, San Francisco believe Purdy …

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan experiences third Super Bowl heartbreak
10 months, 4 weeks ago

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan experiences third Super Bowl heartbreak

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Coach Kyle Shanahan’s third trip to the Super Bowl ended up just like his first two — a major disappointment after another blown late lead. We’re hurting right now.” This loss follows a blown 10-point lead by Shanahan’s 49ers in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl four years ago against Kansas City and an even bigger …

NFL legacies on the line in 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch for coaches and quarterbacks
10 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL legacies on the line in 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch for coaches and quarterbacks

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Shanahan can finally get past the Super Bowl hurdle and shed the label of a big-game coaching dud. For Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, a win in the Super Bowl on Sunday against San Francisco will elevate them to a level reached only by the most accomplished quarterbacks and coaches. “Hopefully we can get …

Brilliant clip surfaces of confident San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan telling general manager John Lynch 'see you on stage' BEFORE his team won NFC Championship game
11 months, 1 week ago

Brilliant clip surfaces of confident San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan telling general manager John Lynch 'see you on stage' BEFORE his team won NFC Championship game

Daily Mail  

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was so confident his team would win the NFC Championship that he told general manager John Lynch before the game that he'd 'see him on stage' for the postgame celebrations. “See you on stage man” ~ Kyle Shanahan to Lynch before the NFC Championship 🔥🔥🔥 🎥~>@NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/WU7wxCgZAB — Pat McAfee January 31, 2024 …

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan stands the test of time, Brock Purdy’s permanance, and other 49ers evidence
11 months, 1 week ago

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan stands the test of time, Brock Purdy’s permanance, and other 49ers evidence

New York Times  

There is the Dan Campbell way of playing it. Which is another way of saying that Campbell is a fine coach who will learn from his first trip to the playoffs and that there’s a stark contrast to Shanahan, who was in his fourth NFC Championship Game and now is making his second trip to the Super Bowl as 49ers …

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
11 months, 1 week ago

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Purdy’s 51-yard pass that deflected off a defender’s facemask into Aiyuk’s hands helped the Niners rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit …

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era
11 months, 1 week ago

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the moment of absolute truth arrived Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers weren’t scared, they were angry. That would have been a real rough way to end it if we couldn’t have played better with our group.” The 49ers struck back so quickly in the third quarter — a field goal after they got the second-half …

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 1 month ago

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars

The Independent  

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What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs
1 year, 2 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs

New York Times  

In Cleveland, the journeyman quarterback who’s been cut a staggering 11 times in his career — at one point, he was the XFL’s leading passer — outlasted the league’s newest star in an upset no one saw coming. The league’s two remaining unbeatens — the 49ers and Eagles — both suffered their first loss of the season at the hands …

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan on the moment he knew Brock Purdy was his QB, searching for a 49ers title and more
1 year, 5 months ago

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan on the moment he knew Brock Purdy was his QB, searching for a 49ers title and more

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — What the TV cameras and press conferences never really capture about Kyle Shanahan is how young and optimistic he can look and sound, even now, heading into his seventh 49ers season and not many months after suffering one of the toughest losses of his coaching career. “I feel like you get to a certain age, you …

Sean McVay’s ‘maniacal’ pursuit of a Super Bowl and what it cost: ‘The Playcallers’ podcast
1 year, 6 months ago

Sean McVay’s ‘maniacal’ pursuit of a Super Bowl and what it cost: ‘The Playcallers’ podcast

New York Times  

On Monday, The Athletic released a new narrative podcast series called “The Playcallers.” It explores the clashing of offensive and defensive systems, of coaches and of players inside the NFL’s youngest coaching family. Here’s what Rams fans should listen for as they dive into the five-episode series, which is playing in full on “The Athletic Football Show” podcast feed and …

49ers return to NFC championship as frustrated Cowboys fail again
1 year, 11 months ago

49ers return to NFC championship as frustrated Cowboys fail again

LA Times  

The San Francisco 49ers are heading back to a familiar place after taking the most unorthodox of paths to get there. “It’s pretty cool to see the clock hit zero and then you see Niners over the Cowboys,” said rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, 23, whose team will play at Philadelphia on Sunday with a spot in the Super Bowl at …

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six
2 years ago

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings picked the perfect weekend to commemorate their 1980 “Miracle at the Met” featuring Tommy Kramer’s tipped Hail Mary to Ahmad Rashad for a division-winning victory against the Cleveland Browns. We’ll also delve into the roles officiating and game management played in the Vikings’ victory, with a 1980 “Met Center” game tie-in and reflections on momentum, which can …

Deebo Samuel carted off as Brock Purdy, 49ers dominate Bucs: Is Tampa Bay done?
2 years, 1 month ago

Deebo Samuel carted off as Brock Purdy, 49ers dominate Bucs: Is Tampa Bay done?

New York Times  

By Larry Holder, David Lombardi and Matt Barrows San Francisco star Deebo Samuel was carted off the field in the second quarter of the 49ers’ 35-7 win against the Buccaneers on Sunday with a left ankle sprain that coach Kyle Shanahan said is “most likely” a high-ankle sprain. San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy — playing in place of the injured …

49ers wowed by Brock Purdy’s quick release, sharp mind and, most of all, guts
2 years, 1 month ago

49ers wowed by Brock Purdy’s quick release, sharp mind and, most of all, guts

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When informed Sunday that his first NFL start would come against the NFL’s oldest and most revered quarterback, Brock Purdy had a quick reply. GO DEEPER Prickly encounters: Brock Purdy had brushes with cactus, Nick Saban on way to 49ers Most of all, the 49ers are impressed by the rookie’s fearlessness. Back then, cornerback Richard Sherman …

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