San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws in the third quarter against the Washington Commanders at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy will quarterback the 49ers in 2023.
Of course, that statement will hold true come New Year’s Day, when the 49ers (11-4) make their first-ever visit to the Las Vegas Raiders (6-9) for Sunday’s 1:05 p.m. kickoff at Allegiant Stadium.
Has Purdy’s stunning, undefeated entrance to the NFL ranks prompted coach Kyle Shanahan to look ahead to next season’s starting role, a job that began this season with