By: Anand Kumar
Dec. 12, 2022
Brock Purdy, The San Francisco 49ers Spoil Tom Brady's Homecoming
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Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers spoiled Tom Brady's homecoming in a blowout win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Purdy, 22, outdid Brady, throwing for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Purdy also added a dashing touch.
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The Fox broadcast showed Purdy's father getting emotional after his first touchdown pass.
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Selected with the final pick of this year's draft out of Iowa State, Purdy has dubbed himself "Mr. Irrelevant,"
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But was thrust onto the field last week against the Miami Dolphins after starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo broke his leg gave.
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After the game, Purdy called it "surreal" to be playing on the same turf as Brady.
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Purdy also mentioned the importance of having his family there and their never-ending support.
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Brady struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with 253 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
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Brady, 45, praised Purdy's performance after the game, saying that he "played really well."
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