Why 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s secret weapon vs. Seahawks isn’t what you might think

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers are heading into hostile territory for Saturday’s divisional clash with a secret weapon — Brock Purdy’s ability to stay calm.San Francisco is set to play in the conference semi-finals in the hostile home of the Seattle Seahawks — the venue where Purdy threw his first two interceptions of the 2025 NFL season. Two turnovers might leave an average quarterback skittish and unsure of himself, but coach Kyle Shanahan explained that is not the case for the leader of the 49ers’ offense.“I think the big thing is that Brock doesn’t get rattled,” Shanahan said on Thursday. “You can be as loud as you want, they’re still probably not going to hear you there, especially if you’re in the gun. And then we know they’ll be that much louder this week. But I think it’s nothing really rattles Brock. He stays the same.”The coach’s statement rings true. Whether it’s a blowout win or a heartbreaking loss, Purdy’s behavior in his post game media availability is steady, assured, and calm. It is what impressed Shanahan about his quarterback in the fourth quarter in the...