What McVay thought of 49ers quarterback Purdy’s endless escapades against the Rams Originally appeared in NBC Bay Area Sports
49ers star quarterback Brock Purdy ran all over SoFi Stadium in San Francisco’s 27-24 defeat to Los Angeles on Sunday and Rams coach Sean McVay took note.
The 24-year-old had 41 yards on 10 carries during Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season and had a few plays where he danced around the 49ers’ fluctuating pocket for what seemed like all day.
McVay, speaking to reporters after the win, couldn’t help but laugh with the room as he recalled how much Purdy used his legs.
“I thought, ‘My God, Purdy. On a couple of those plays, he’s running all over the place,'” McVay said with humor (By Los Angeles Rams) “Yeah, they’re laughing with me. It’s not funny, is it? Oh my God.”
Purdy’s fighting ability was on full display.
But so was his entire game.
Purdy finished the game 21 of 29 completing passes (six of them for losses) for 258 yards and three touchdowns. He also made history with a 137.1 passer rating, tying Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner (16) for the second-most regular-season games of 100 or more by a quarterback in his first 25 starts in NFL history.
The Iowa State player’s mobility had McVay scratching his head at times. However, McVay greatly admires Purdy and his overall effort on Sunday.
“You know what? He’s a competitor,” McVay said. “I have a lot of respect for him and what he’s done since he took over.”
Purdy came in with an undefeated record against San Francisco’s NFC West rivals, and had also posted a 93.1 passer rating with 206 yards against Los Angeles in Week 2 of the 2023 season.
However, this time McVay’s team outclassed Purdy’s. The quarterback’s skills did not go unnoticed, though, even after the two teams got into a fight after the game.
