49ers QB Purdy earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy on Wednesday became just the second 49ers quarterback in 11 years to be recognized as NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Purdy achieved the highest-attainable passer rating of 158.3 in the 49ers' 27-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11. He is the 23rd player in NFL history to register a perfect passer score with 25 or more attempts in a game - and the only player in 49ers history to accomplish that feat. Purdy completed 21 of 25 passes for 333 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions against the Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium. "He played at a real high level, made real good decisions, was very smart with the ball," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said after evaluating the film of the game. "He played like his numbers looked. It was very impressive." Purdy, 23, is in his first full season as the 49ers' starter after being the No. 262 and final selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has placed himself into the conversation for NFL Most Valuable Player. Purdy leads the league with a passer rating of 115.1 as the 49ers lead the NFC West with a 7-3 record. He also tops all quarterbacks with 9.7 yards per pass attempt. Miami's Tua Tagovailoa ranks...