"All their sweat equity is about to pay off, after years of already impressive dividends. No combination is more paramount for Sunday's season opener in Seattle, which has been their personal playground in past visits. "We've gotten a lot of looks and reps together over the years, and obviously over the offseason we trained together, which is great," Purdy said Thursday, "but the minute we step out on the field, it's just us playing ball - two guys who absolutely love the game.""
"Purdy is 3-0 in Seattle, and of his 12 completions there to Kittle, four resulted in touchdowns, including a pair last season as well as Purdy's two scoring strikes in his 2022 road debut. "We've had success in Seattle together, yes. But every single game is different," Purdy said. "More than anything, I trust (No.) 85 and know he'll be that consistent tight end we need and I'll consistently throw him the ball.""
"Overall, no one has caught more of Purdy's touchdown passes than Kittle. Their 20 scores are two shy of the Steve Young-to-Brent Jones battery in 49ers quarterback-tight end lore. Mind you, Purdy and Kittle are far behind the NFL's best-ever such pairings: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski hooked up for 90 touchdowns, one more than Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates. Kittle is much more than a safety blanket for a still-young quarterback, one who just cashed in with a $265 million extension before his upcoming fourth NFL season."
Brock Purdy bought a riverfront home this offseason 15 minutes from George Kittle's Nashville pad and trained with Kittle in the tight end's workout barn. The pair logged routes, throws, catches and lifts together in the offseason to build chemistry. Purdy is 3-0 in Seattle and has connected 12 times there with Kittle, four of which were touchdowns. Purdy and Kittle have combined for 20 touchdown passes, two fewer than the Steve Young–Brent Jones tandem. Purdy signed a $265 million extension before his fourth season. Kittle remains a primary, trusted target amid roster changes and health returns.
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