Jose Sanchez· Sep 20, 2026
After the 49ers' 35-13 win over Miami, Sanchez argued that if Brock Purdy keeps playing at this level alongside Kyle Shanahan's play-calling, San Francisco could finish as the NFL's top offense.
“And if Purdy is going to keep playing at a high level, the 49ers might end up being the top offense in the league.”
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San Francisco 49ers offense to be the best in the league
“And if Purdy is going to keep playing at a high level, the 49ers might end up being the top offense in the league.”
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