George Kittle didn’t hold back after Brock Purdy’s return, calling his presence “elite” and praising the way the quarterback commands the huddle. “How he talks to the players. He plays with a joy that’s so infectious,” Kittle said, describing a spark that immediately lifted San Francisco’s offense. “It’s so much fun to play football with him.”

Christian McCaffrey echoed that energy, saying Purdy stepped back onto the field like he’d never been gone. “He was vintage Brock. That’s a huge compliment,” McCaffrey said, pointing to the poise and precision Purdy brought to the 41–22 win. “To miss games like that and come back in the middle of the year is extremely impressive.”

Both stars made it clear: Purdy’s return changed the tone of the locker room and the confidence of the offense. Between

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