"Williams certainly appreciated Purdy's first career game with five touchdown passes, all of which were needed in a 48-27 win over the Colts. Williams' 16th year in the NFL will come with a playoff trip, perhaps even a Lombardi Trophy if the 49ers can win-win-win-win-win at home through Super Bowl LX. I mean you play the game to win the Super Bowl, right? There's no second place, no third place, no consolation prize, Williams said."
"The more immediate prize is to secure the NFC's No. 1 seed, and the 49ers (11-4) can do that by beating the Chicago Bears (11-4) on Sunday night and the Seattle Seahawks (12-3) in the regular-season finale. It's not the end-all be-all, but it's definitely important, Williams said of the No. 1 spot. We have two playoff teams coming up. I'm just more excited to see how we match up. Can we continue to play the football we're proud of, the football we played tonight? There's a great chance we could see one of those two teams in the playoffs."
"Coach Kyle Shanahan praised Purdy for pretty close to a perfect game, with the five touchdown passes, seven scoring drives, 295 passing yards, and back-to-back runs to keep alive the go-ahead series. It's awesome to see us in that groove, him trusting us, and Kyle giving him the OK to throw it every ball he wants, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson said. He made a heck of a day out of it, for sure. Four different receivers caught touchdowns, including Jauan Jennings, who said of Purdy's gift giving: It was definitely a Christmas-y night, I would say for sure. Williams said it best about Purdy's command: When you're in the huddle, there's only one voice speakin"
Brock Purdy delivered a five-touchdown, 295-yard performance and led seven scoring drives in a 48-27 victory over the Colts. The win improves the 49ers to 11-4 and strengthens their bid for the NFC's No. 1 seed, which can be secured with wins over the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. Trent Williams emphasized the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl and noted the importance of playoff positioning. Coach Kyle Shanahan and teammates praised Purdy's command, trust in the offense, and ability to distribute touchdowns to multiple receivers, creating momentum heading into the postseason.
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