San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Dominates Against the Indianapolis Colts
We all tuned into Monday Night Football for the nostalgia trip. We wanted to see if 44-year-old Philip Rivers could still sling it like it was 2013. But while Rivers occupied the pre-game headlines, it was Brock Purdy who decided to rewrite the history books at Lucas Oil Stadium.
In a 48-27 drubbing of the Indianapolis Colts, the San Francisco 49ers didn’t just win; they put the rest of the NFC on notice. And their quarterback? He put on a clinic that would make the franchise legends proud.
Purdy Joins the Ranks Of Steve Young and Joe Montana
Let’s talk about the numbers, because they are frankly ridiculous. Purdy finished the night 25-of-34 for 295 yards. But the stat that jumps off the page is the five touchdowns.
This wasn’t just a good night; it was historic. Purdy became the first 49ers quarterback to throw five touchdown passes in a single game since Steve Young did it in the Super Bowl back in January 1995. Think about that. We have gone three decades without seeing a Niners QB toss five scores.
And he did it on “Monday Night Football,” becoming the first Niner to ever drop a five-piece on MNF. Not bad for a guy who was listed on the injury report with a toe issue all week. If that’s how he plays injured, the rest of the league is in serious trouble.
Kyle Shanahan Was “In His Bag”
After the game, Purdy offered a quote that’s going to live on 49ers Twitter for a long time. When asked about the offensive explosion, he didn’t take the credit. Instead, he pointed to his head coach.
“I feel like Kyle was in his bag with his play calls,” Purdy told ESPN. The play-calling was surgical. The 49ers haven’t punted in two straight games. That is a stat that sounds fake, but I assure you, it is real. The offense is operating with a level of efficiency that feels almost unfair, and Purdy is the point guard distributing the ball to Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and the rest of the Avengers.
A Trend Of Absolute Dominance
Here is the wildest stat regarding Purdy right now: It’s not just that he wins; it’s how he wins. Purdy has 29 career wins as a starter. Twenty-three of those have been by double digits. That is nearly 80%. No other quarterback in NFL history (with at least 25 wins) has destroyed opponents at that rate. When Purdy is under center, the 49ers don’t squeak by. They crush teams. They separate.
The only blemish on the night was Kittle leaving with an ankle issue, though the tight end seems optimistic it isn’t serious. With the No. 1 seed in sight and the offense playing perfect football, the road to the Super Bowl looks like it runs through Santa Clara.
