Brock Purdy is doing it all for the 49ers. Now they need to do something for him

Brock Purdy’s improvisation and team culture are being credited for the San Francisco 49ers’ 6-0 start after a 23-16 win over the Washington Commanders at Santa Clara. In one key sequence, Daron Payne tried to stop Purdy, but Purdy released the ball on third-and-2, leading to a catch by Jordan Watkins for a gain downfield. The article ties that play to Purdy’s offseason leadership and the way players respond to corrections. Watkins describes Purdy as having a chip on his shoulder and pushing for perfection. With injuries to Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson, and Mike Evans leaving with a sore Achilles, Purdy has leaned on backups, and the team’s next-game focus is playoff qualification.