Brock Purdy must deliver a big performance as the San Francisco 49ers look to upset the favored Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round. The 49ers have already shown in other situations that they can surprise stronger teams, exceeding expectations in the Wild Card round by eliminating the Philadelphia Eagles.
This game will test the quarterback again, and many NFL pundits express confidence in Purdy.
Robert Griffin III Did Not Mince Words In Praising Brock Purdy
On his social media profile, Robert Griffin III highly praised Purdy’s quality, stating the QB “is not just a game manager” and insisting that the player deserves greater respect. In other words, he signals that haters must analyze more carefully and pay closer attention to Purdy’s movements.
Brock Purdy is NOT just a game manager.
Brock Purdy is a Franchise QB who led his team on a 66 yard drive to beat the reigning Super Bowl Champ Philadelphia Eagles without the stacked roster around him that his haters claimed made him great.
PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME#49ers pic.twitter.com/atQGjkHE1z
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 14, 2026
Lumen Field usually challenges opponents, but the remarkable excitement of San Francisco fans has prompted the Seahawks to take precautions so 49ers fans do not impact games as much as they did at the beginning of the regular season.
Purdy, who ranks No. 9 in the PFSN QB Impact metric with an A- grade, achieved an unlikely victory in a difficult scenario. When tight end George Kittle left the game early in the second quarter due to an Achilles tendon injury, he led two touchdown drives in the last 17 minutes to secure the win.
The first decisive drive ended with a 29-yard pass from wide receiver Juan Jennings to running back Christian McCaffrey. On the next drive, Purdy escaped the Eagles’ defensive pressure and found McCaffrey for a 4-yard touchdown. This sealed the victory.
Kittle suffered an injury during a season already heavily impacted by injuries, while the QB overcame two interceptions and strong winds. He showed resilience and improved his performance, despite the Eagles taking control in the second quarter.
Purdy is one of the best quarterbacks at field analysis under pressure. This ability has led the 49ers to unlikely victories. San Francisco will need this confidence to believe it can overcome the Seahawks this weekend and reach the NFC Championship, the final round before the Super Bowl.
