Following the game, linebacker Fred Warner was quick to praise his teammate's influence on the field, labeling the quarterback an "MVP" candidate. Purdy finished the contest with a 99.7 QBR, completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, while also contributing 30 rushing yards and an additional score on the ground.
A Record-Setting Offensive Display
Purdy’s efficiency was the story of the afternoon. After an early drop by receiver Deebo Samuel, the quarterback embarked on a streak of 18 consecutive completions, a run that only concluded due to an intentional grounding penalty on his final attempt of the day. His performance made him the second player in
Despite the high level of execution, Purdy remained focused on the immediate task rather than his personal statistics. "For me, every play, every drive mattered," Purdy said. "It wasn't like we went out there and just blew these guys out. It was a game." The 49ers' dominant start to the season—marked by back-to-back victories of 20-plus points—is a first for the franchise. Entering the Sunday night slate, Purdy currently leads the NFL in both QBR (95.9) and completion percentage (80.4%).
McCaffrey Joins Elite Company
While Purdy controlled the tempo, running back
McCaffrey reached the century mark in 114 games, making him the fourth-fastest player to achieve the feat, trailing only LaDainian Tomlinson, Emmitt Smith, and Shaun Alexander. Reflecting on the achievement, McCaffrey expressed his appreciation for the company he now keeps. "I watched all those guys growing up," he said. "Those are huge honors, and definitely a big honor that I'm happy to have." Fullback Kyle Juszczyk noted that the milestone is likely just one chapter in what he expects to be a Hall of Fame career for the running back.
