San Francisco 49ers' head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disbelief at quarterback Brock Purdy's decision to throw to Brandon Aiyuk for the game-clinching touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks. Shanahan initially thought it was the wrong read and should have gone underneath, but later acknowledged that Purdy proved it to be the right decision. Purdy's emergence and the perfect pass were highlighted, with teammates and media praising his risky yet successful play. Shanahan also commended the defense for their exceptional performance in the game.
Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy’s #49ers teammates were impressed with the young quarterback’s risky game-sealing touchdown pass against the #Seahawks. https://t.co/AZMKWWKW3P
Three angles of #49ers QB Brock Purdy’s dime of a touchdown to WR Brandon Aiyuk to bury the Seahawks last night. The audacity to even attempt this pass let alone complete it left Kyle Shanahan pondering what the “right” decision of where to go with the ball on this play is… https://t.co/XAYWhA4QGM
Mentioned last week: #49ers QB Brock Purdy has been holding the ball longer in recent weeks than he had earlier in the season. That continued on Thursday. His 3.41 seconds to throw last night was the 2nd highest in his career. Purdy had four throws out in under 2.5 seconds.
It was the perfect pass, and yes, it was shocking, too. It was the best pass of Brock Purdy’s NFL career, it silenced Lumen Field and it sealed a crucial victory for the 49ers on Thursday. @timkawakami on Purdy's emergence on Thanksgiving ⤵️ https://t.co/SQVEUsCxFf
Kawakami: Brock Purdy’s perfect throw and the electric sense of instant 49ers history ⤵️ https://t.co/SGSnF0MITN
.@49ers @brockpurdy13 to @THE2ERA for game clinching TD; even Shanahan said he couldnt believe he threw it. #BaldysBreakdowns https://t.co/bva75N49zy
Kyle Shanahan couldn't believe Brock Purdy made the throw on TD pass to Brandon Aiyuk. https://t.co/MavXiasqYR
Brock Purdy endured harsh criticism following a mistake-filled night in Minnesota. Times have become far different for the 49ers QB. How this time? https://t.co/hWP7zxMWdw
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: "The way the defense played" against Seahawks was "unbelievable" https://t.co/LtKVjsfw1o https://t.co/P1Oslut6Eh
Kyle Shanahan said he couldn't believe Brock Purdy was throwing it to Brandon Aiyuk on what turned out to be the clinching TD pass. Wrong read, Shanahan thought. Should've gone underneath. "Actually, he proved to us while the ball was in the air that it was the right decision."