Niners QB Brock Purdy: 'You have to go earn every single yard' against Seahawks defense
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is preparing for a Divisional Round matchup against the Seattle Seahawks after a challenging performance in Week 18, where the 49ers lost 13-3 and Purdy threw for only 127 yards with an interception. The game marks the fifth time Purdy will face a defense led by Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald, who has effectively limited Kyle Shanahan's offense to an average of 18.3 points per game since taking over in 2024.
In the previous encounter, the Seahawks held the 49ers to just three points and 173 total yards, the lowest in Shanahan's coaching career. The Seahawks' defense, known for disrupting quarterbacks and limiting big plays, has been a consistent challenge for Purdy and the 49ers. Despite recent struggles, Purdy has a strong track record in Seattle, with a 4-0 road record against the Seahawks, matching the longest winning streak by a quarterback at Seattle all-time,
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