Brock Purdy Shines with 3 TDs as 49ers Beat Seahawks 36-24, Take NFC West Lead
The San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, secured a crucial 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, moving to the top of the NFC West. Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, while Deebo Samuel added a stunning 76-yard catch-and-run, helping the 49ers maintain control throughout the game. Samuel finished with 102 receiving yards, while George Kittle caught two TDs, extending San Francisco’s winning streak over Seattle to six games.
Despite a strong second-half surge by Seattle, highlighted by Laviska Shenault Jr.’s 97-yard kickoff return and a Kenneth Walker III touchdown, the Seahawks fell short. Two interceptions by Geno Smith, including a crucial one by Renardo Green, set up a comfortable lead for the 49ers, who capped the game with a late touchdown by Kyle Juszczyk. The 49ers’ defense held strong as they fought off a Seattle comeback.
San Francisco’s new kicker Matthew Wright contributed with three field goals, and Jordan Mason impressed with 73 rushing yards, filling in for the injured Christian McCaffrey. For Seattle, Smith passed for 312 yards and a touchdown but struggled to avoid turnovers. The Seahawks’ run game continued to falter, managing just 52 yards.
Source: Swifteradio.com
