It seems like Brock Purdy is making history every time he steps on the football field.
His most recent success, San Francisco's 27-10 Week 17 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at FedExField, was undoubtedly his greatest to date.
In Sunday's win, Purdy passed former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia (4,278 yards) in the fourth quarter for the most passing yards in franchise history. With 230 passing yards against the Commanders, Purdy now has 4,280 yards in the 2023 NFL season and could extend his record when he and other starters play in the Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium.
As Purdy spoke to reporters after the game, he reflected on setting the record and humbly thanked his teammates and the organization for his success this season.
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“I dreamed of playing in the NFL as a little kid and being able to do something like that is pretty cool.” 🥹
Brock Purdy reflects on how he broke the 49ers' single-season passing yards record pic.twitter.com/3QSD4OgC0r
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“It is an honor to be able to join an organization with the rich history of this place and of course to be able to break such a record,” Purdy said. “For me it’s just the human side is cool. I was just a little kid dreaming of playing in the NFL and being able to do something like that… Man, I have to say, that's a testament to the team I have around me. The guys I get to throw the ball to, the guys on defense, special teams, our coaches, the organization.
“Everything was so good for me and they made it possible for me to succeed. This is a testament to everyone around me and I am very grateful.”
Purdy's two touchdown passes against the Commanders give him 31 this season, tied with Joe Montana and Jeff Garcia for the fourth-most in franchise history. Steve Young holds the record and the top two spots with 36 and 36 respectively. 35 in 1998 and 1994. Garcia has the third most with 32 in 2001.
With San Francisco securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs on Sunday, it remains to be seen whether Purdy and most of the 49ers' starters will play in next weekend's regular-season finale against the Rams.
If Purdy plays, he has the opportunity to get a step closer to another record.