Brock Purdy, the NFL playoffs’ youngest remaining quarterback, goes up against Dak Prescott, the oldest, when the 49ers host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
SANTA CLARA — The site of Brock Purdy’s only bowl win as Iowa State’s quarterback: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. That, in a compelling twist of fate, is where this season’s Super Bowl will be on Feb. 12.
“Brock showcased his talent that day,” said Deommodore Lenoir, an Oregon cornerback and now a 49ers teammate. “I knew he was a good quarterback, but that game, we we were not able to sack him, and we had Kayvon Thibodeaux and a lot of big D-line players that were good edge rushers.” At Thursday’s practice, Purdy went through a seemingly routine warmup, with quarterbacks coach Brian Griese pointedly instructing him how to move in the pocket. Such tips will come in handy against a Cowboys defense that ranked third in sacks and led the NFL in quarterback pressures .
After beating the Seattle Seahawks 41-23 in last Saturday’s playoff debut, Purdy went with his family to a nearby steakhouse, where diners recognized him and rose to their feet in applause. Purdy sheepishly appreciate the gesture — after a stadium of 71,299 fans chanted his last name, just as they did in his Dec. 11 starting debut against Tampa Bay and Tom Brady.
Prescott has started 99 regular-season games to Purdy’s five. Both are elusive, in their own way, seeing how Prescott is a bigger body than Purdy .
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brock Purdy, 49ers stand between Cowboys and elusive trip to NFC title gameEven if it seemed like a slightly miraculous performance Monday night, the Cowboys beating Tom Brady for the first time ever was actually an NFL team beating...
Read more »
Why Dak Prescott – not the Cowboys defense – is key to slowing down Brock Purdy, 49ersThe most disrespected good quarterback in the NFL totaled five touchdowns Monday night. Dak Prescott turned in a performance worthy of showing the naughtiest...
Read more »
49ers Overreactions: Could Brock Purdy Breakout Force Trey Lance Trade?The 49ers’ future at quarterback, defensive concerns and Kyle Shanahan’s game plan are all touched on in this week’s edition of 49ers Overreactions.
Read more »
What NFL writers, analysts are saying about 49ers QB Brock Purdy amid late-season surgeBrock Purdy's late-season ascension is leading to a very important question for the San Francisco 49ers. Is he the team's long-term option at QB after this season?
Read more »
Film Review: Breaking down Brock Purdy’s three touchdown passes vs. SeahawksTheme: Blown coverages.
Read more »
ESPN explains why 49ers are unstoppable in fascinating segmentMost QBs bristle at being called 'Checkdown Charlie,' but at this rate Brock Purdy might name his firstborn Charles.
Read more »