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My man is living the dream. Purdy is one step closer to establishing himself as the 2023 49ers’ quarterback — and a San Francisco legend.

Back in December, when we still had two weeks left in the regular season, I rated 49 as The best contenders for the NFC title. Admittedly, I praised San Francisco’s defense to the hilt, but I didn’t give the final pick to the 2022 NFL Draft shortstop, writing the following:

the Fresh is 23 years old It sure looks like it belongs, eh? Purdy clearly benefits greatly from having an elite talking persona in Kyle Shanahan and a variety of game-changing weapons at his disposal. if Debo Samuel Returning with fresh (and healthy) legs for a post-season run? Be careful.

Purdy started Saturday’s game against rival Seattle looking like a rookie in his first playoff game, but then settled in and destroyed the Seahawks. win 41-23. After completing with 332 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two additional rushing scores, Purdy became the first rookie with four total points in a playoff game. And, frankly, it was his most impressive play of the day trot that Brandon Ayuk dipped in the end zone.

Mr. irrelevant? Forget this nonsense. Purdy is now 6-0 as an NFL starter with 14 touchdown passes, two rushing points and only two turnovers in those games. He was amazing, maximizing the aforementioned “game-changing array of weapons” in the San Francisco attack. And I think Depo really came back with new legs in the playoffs, judging by his streak on Saturday: nine touches for 165 yards and a touchdown. So, yeah, watch out! This is undoubtedly the team to beat in the NFC, with a legitimate signal caller for rigging the Super Bowl.