PTI Brock Purdy Proved He Can Carry the 49ers to a Super Bowl This Season
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Dec 23, 2025 Joining the discussion is Jeff Saturday, a former NFL center and ESPN analyst known for his in-depth plays and strategies. He highlights Brock Purdy's impressive five-touchdown game and his ability to lead the 49ers to potential Super Bowl glory. Saturday dives into the significance of huddle confidence, emphasizing quarterback-pivoted communication. He critiques risky play calls from teams like the Bears and shares his predictions for playoff favorites, naming the Rams and Patriots as strong contenders.
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49ers Remain Legitimate Super Bowl Threat
- Michael Wilbon argues the 49ers remain elite despite injuries because of coaching and Brock Purdy's play.
- He concludes San Francisco can still secure the NFC's top seed and win a Super Bowl with home-field advantage.
Give Harbaugh A Year To Fix Defense
- Tony Kornheiser says John Harbaugh deserves at least one more year to fix the Ravens' defense.
- He notes Harbaugh's past success and that defensive deterioration isn't solely the head coach's fault.
Keep Feeding Playmakers With Backup QBs
- Michael Wilbon advises coaching must better utilize Mark Andrews/Henry-like options with backup QBs and keep feeding your hot players.
- He warns poor play-calling decisions with backups can cost games and place coaches on the hot seat.