Kyle Shanahan drops sarcastic Brock Purdy quip after 49ers’ win
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers improved to 4-0 in the 2026 NFL season with a 24-14 win over the Denver Broncos, highlighted by Brock Purdy's two second-half touchdown passes.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan humorously credited Purdy's improved second-half performance to avoiding incompletions, noting better opportunities and no tipped balls as factors.
- Purdy overcame a slow first half, throwing a 1-yard touchdown to Deebo Samuel and a crucial 56-yard touchdown to George Kittle late in the game to secure the victory.
- Purdy praised the team's second-half adjustments and momentum shift, emphasizing the importance of finishing strong in a four-quarter game.
- Through four games, Purdy has thrown for 1,007 yards, 11 touchdowns, and one interception, positioning himself as an NFL MVP candidate ahead of a challenging matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
