Jimmy Garoppolo sustained a foot injury early in Sunday's game, but the 49ers didn't miss a beat as Brock Purdy came in and led San Francisco to a win over the Dolphins.
The Iowa State product is in line to remain as the 49ers’ starter for as long as Garoppolo is out of action. The only other quarterback in the 49ers’ building is Jacob Eason, whom the club signed to the practice squad on Nov. 15.
Coach Mike McDaniel dialed up a big opportunity on the first play of the game when their pre-snap motions caught the 49ers’ defense in a state of confusion. San Francisco appeared to have some mix-ups with safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Tashaun Gipson, and Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Trent Sherfield made them pay.
After that quick strike put the 49ers in a 7-0 hole, the defense held firm with back-to-back three-and-outs and surrendered just three points for the rest of the first half.
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