""It doesn't matter when our bye is," safety Malik Mustapha said in an exclusive interview after Sunday's 26-8 win over the Browns. "We could have a bye in Week 17. We have the guys that just love ball.""
""He was like, 'Come on, bro,' and smiled at me," Purdy said. "And I was like, 'Sorry, bro.' But it's nothing but love and respect. He's really cool. He's a monster.""
"Coach Kyle Shanahan said he "loves where we're at right now" in terms of playoff position."
The 49ers enter their bye week with a 9-4 record and lingering injuries that had threatened their playoff hopes. The team holds the seventh and final NFC spot but remains close in the NFC West race, trailing division leaders by a half-game and holding a lead over the Detroit Lions. Confidence and momentum are high after a 26-8 road win in Cleveland, the first there since 1984. Brock Purdy displayed improved mobility and pocket awareness while avoiding Myles Garrett's pass rush. Leadership emphasized readiness and belief, not the timing of the bye.
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