The 49ers started rookie quarterback Brock Purdy against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers on Sunday following Jimmy Garoppolo’s foot injury suffered against the Dolphins.
Purdy, who was the 262nd and final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, looked anything but the last player selected when he made his first start on Sunday.
Purdy had an outstanding first half for the 49ers, who took a 28–0 lead into the half over the Bucs. The rookie quarterback finished the first half 14-of-18 for 185 yards and two touchdown passes, while also adding a short touchdown run to pace the San Francisco offense.