Why 49ers QB Purdy takes pride in impressive interception streak

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy left Las Vegas with a win over the Raiders in Week 17 last season, but there's one stat the 49ers quarterback would like to change from that game. It was during that game, 270 days ago, that Purdy threw his last interception in regulation. Since then, the second-year play-caller has thrown 190 passes without an interception, a streak that always is on Purdy's mind. "For me, definitely," Purdy said on Thursday. "It's on my mind every single play, every snap, being smart with the ball, and I want to win." Purdy understands that the fastest way to get behind in a game is by turning the ball over and giving the other team a chance. As a player who handles the ball on every single offensive play, much of the responsibility for maintaining possession of the football falls on Purdy's shoulders. "I want to help my team win at the end of the day," Purdy added. "That comes down to the decisions that I make. I get the ball every single play when I'm handing it off or throwing it. Any time I'm dropping back and I have to make a decision with the ball in my hands, of course, I pride myself on not harming our team." Since Purdy's last interception (including the...