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49ers stay perfect as Brock Purdy sets passer-rating mark
San Francisco held off Washington 23-17 to open the season 6-0, extending the 49ers’ best start since 2019. Brock Purdy threw for 264 yards and became the highest-rated quarterback in NFL history after reaching the qualifying attempt threshold, according to the report. Washington also lost receiver Terry McLaurin to a potentially serious knee injury.
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What matters
- Christian McCaffrey scored twice in the win.
Context & caveats
- The severity and recovery timeline of McLaurin’s knee injury remain unconfirmed.
Why this made the edition
A completed consequential NFL result with San Francisco’s sixth straight win and a notable statistical milestone for Brock Purdy. The packet also reports a significant injury to Washington’s leading receiver, making this suitable for the concise NFL roundup.
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