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In a thrilling Week 11 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy demonstrated why he's a leading MVP candidate. With 2:26 remaining in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium, Purdy connected with running back Christian McCaffrey on a 74-yard touchdown pass, the longest scoring play of McCaffrey's 10-year NFL career, propelling the Niners to a 17-16 advantage.
Purdy's improvisation was on full display as he evaded pass rushers, extended the play with his legs, and found McCaffrey, who then sprinted the remaining 60 yards to the end zone. The 26-year-old signal-caller finished the first half with 12 completions on 17 attempts for 217 yards and two touchdowns, keeping San Francisco narrowly ahead.
Key Analysis
Purdy's performance against Dallas is part of a remarkable trend: he now holds a perfect 3-0 record against the Cowboys, with five touchdowns and zero interceptions. His excitement for the historic rivalry was evident before the game. 'Dallas in general, just obviously going back with the history of the Niners and Cowboys, I'm extremely excited to go there on the road and play and feel that energy of the game,' Purdy told reporters on Nov. 12. 'Overall, I'm extremely excited. It's always fun to go to a new NFL stadium for me. In year five, obviously I haven't played in all of them, but I always look forward to the new environments.' Making his first career appearance at AT&T Stadium, Purdy's magic continued, further solidifying his MVP credentials.
Originally reported by usatoday.