Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers exploded for 28 points in the first half and didn't look back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half in Santa Clara, California, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
The defense then turned up a notch. Brady would get a touchdown pass to Russell Gage in the third quarter, but there was no real hope for a comeback. Brady threw two interceptions in the second half and Rachaad White fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter to really put the finishing touches on the game.
Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has words with an official during the first half at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Santa Clara, California.But the story was about Purdy. McCaffrey finished with 119 yards on the ground as well as two catches for 34 yards. Aiyuk led the team with two catches for 57 yards.in the second quarter. He was carted off the field with what the 49ers called an ankle injury.
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