Purdy's Five Touchdowns Propel 49ers to Victory Over Bears

"...Purdy was up to the challenge...."

"...It's the first time San Francisco has scored 40-plus points in back-to-back games since November 1995...."

"...Purdy has accounted for at least five TDs in two consecutive games...."

"...He's the first Niners quarterback to accomplish that feat and one of six quarterbacks ever to do it in at least two consecutive games...."

"...Purdy also became the first 49ers quarterback with at least three passing and two rushing touchdowns in a game since Jeff Garcia did it against the Cardinals in Week 14 of 2003...."

"...Of his 33 pass attempts, Purdy had just two off-target throws against Chicago...."

"...Purdy's improved recognition of when to use his legs to gain yards and create space to throw has been at the heart of his success...."

"...Purdy evaded multiple defenders and found Juszczyk alone in the end zone on a play Shanahan said made him 'extremely nervous' then 'extremely happy.'..."

"...Purdy and the 49ers have a second consecutive short week of preparation before Saturday's showdown with the Seahawks...."

"...Just like in 2019, the NFC's top seed will come down to a meeting against Seattle in the regular-season finale with significant playoff stakes...."

"...The 49ers won that game in 2019, when linebacker Dre Greenlaw tackled Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister at the 1 as time expired to send the 49ers to victory and, eventually, an appearance in Super Bowl LIV...."

"...Though Shanahan wasn't thrilled with having another short week after the NFL announced the schedule Sunday night, he made sure his team was aware of what's at stake in Week 18...."

"...It's huge...."

"...So proud of the guys throughout the whole year, proud of today...."

"...It's a hell of a deal being able to have the opportunity to play for the 1-seed, and these guys have earned it...."