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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy delivered arguably the best performance of his young career on "Monday Night Football," dismantling the Indianapolis Colts' defense with a record-setting display that fueled the 49ers' crucial 48-27 victory.
Purdy was efficient and surgical, tying his career-high with five passing touchdowns against the porous secondary. The feat makes him the first 49ers quarterback to throw five touchdowns in a single game since Hall of Famer Steve Young accomplished the same during his Super Bowl XXIX MVP performance, putting the second-year QB in truly elite franchise company.
Purdy showed poise and command throughout the high-stakes game, spreading the wealth to playmakers like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle while keeping the Colts defense guessing. The 49ers have a quarterback playing at an elite level just in time for the final playoff push for the NFC West title and the coveted No. 1 seed.
With the team now controlling its own destiny, Purdy's ability to deliver under the brightest lights has solidified the belief that the 49ers' championship aspirations are legitimate, setting the tone for their final two contests.
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Brock Purdy stats vs. Colts
- Completions: 25
- Attempts: 34
- Completion percentage: 73.5%
- Passing yards: 295
- Passing TDs: 5
- Interceptions: 1
Purdy delivered a career-high five passing touchdowns against the Indianapolis defense. This monumental effort etched his name into the annals of San Francisco history, as he became just the third quarterback in the franchise's rich and storied legacy to throw for five scores in a single game, joining Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Steve Young.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 23, 2025Purdy's achievement breaks a 30-year drought for the franchise, as the last time a 49ers quarterback accomplished the feat was when Steve Young famously threw an NFL record six touchdowns in the Super Bowl XXIX victory over the Chargers. The timing of Purdy's masterpiece — as the team fights for the NFC West title and the coveted No. 1 seed — firmly establishes him as the latest elite signal-caller in the team's championship lineage.
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Brock Purdy highlights vs. Colts
After the Colts took a 7-0 lead, the 49ers answered right back. Purdy's night started off hot with a 26-yard completion to George Kittle.
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2025Purdy's first touchdown of the night went to Demarcus Robinson.
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2025The 49ers then went on to force a special teams turnover, and took the lead a few days later with McCaffrey's first receiving touchdown of the day.
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2025As the 49ers continued to drive, and by the nine-minute mark of the second quarter Purdy had three touchdowns for the second week in a row. This one went to Kittle, who led the team in receiving.
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2025Purdy went into the locker room with three touchdowns, and picked up right where he left off to start the second half. His completion to Jauan Jennings was his fourth touchdown of the game.
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2025His last touchdown of the night went to McCaffrey again, this time on a 3rd & goal where he found the wide open superstar.
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2025With the touchdown, Purdy joined the likes of Steve Young and Joe Montana to throw five touchdowns in a game.
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Brock Purdy season stats
- Completions: 129
- Attempts: 190
- Completion percentage: 67.9%
- Passing yards: 1,442
- Passing TD: 12
- Interceptions: 7
- Rushing yards: 87
- Rushing TDs: 1
Purdy sustained a right turf toe injury early in the season, which led to him missing over a month of action. In his absence, veteran Mac Jones stepped in and performed admirably, briefly sparking a public debate over the starting role.
However, since returning fully healthy in Week 12, Purdy has silenced all critics, playing the best football of his career. His stellar play — culminating in the five-touchdown masterpiece against the Colts — showcases his improvement pocketThis resilient return has validated the 49ers' has ensured the offense is operating at peak efficiency just as the team enters its crucial, two-game stretch for the NFC's top seed.
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