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spent his offseason working his way back from a significant injury to his elbow that was sustained during January's NFC title game lo s to the . That hard work paid off Saturday night, when Purdy got back on the field for San Francisco's second Patrick Willis Jersey  against the .Purdy started the game and led the 49ers on a 10-play, 69-yard drive that ended with a field goal. He went 4 of 5 for 65 yards on that drive that included a 25-yard completion to on his first pa s attempt.  San Francisco Brock Purdy is back.  NFL Rumors (@nflrums)  "I thought he did real good, all the plays that he had he made and I don't think he had a bad one," Shanahan told reporters following the game, per the team transcript.San Francisco fans received good news last week when coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Purdy may be healthy enough to play preseason football. Purdy hadn't played in a game since tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during San Francisco's lo s to Jimmie Ward Jersey  the in the NFC Championship Game.  "It felt really good just to be out there with the guys in a game environment," Purdy said. "Obviously just get the nerves out a little bit. Just the buildup to a game and everything, and then being able to get an early completion to Deebo and get things rolling. So, it felt really good to be able to get out there and drive and honestly, just be in a game  Weston Richburg Jersey environment, like I said. So, yeah, I'm excited about it."Purdy, who went 7-1 as the 49ers quarterback last season as an undrafted rookie, underwent a procedure to remedy the injury on March 10. He then began a gradual training program and was cleared by the team to return to practice July 25. Purdy has taken Dante Pettis Jersey  reps exclusively with the 49ers' first-team offense during the practices he has participated in.             SF  QB  #13  CMP%67.1YDs1374TD13INT4YD/Att8.08 Barring a setback, the goal is for Purdy to play in the 49ers' season-opener against the on Sept. 10. The Steelers' defense, a group that finished 10th in the in points allowed last season, features several Pro Bowlers in defensive lineman , outside linebacker and safety . Pittsburgh's defense also features outside linebacker , who received a hefty contract extension this offseason after recording 14.5 sacks in 2022.  The Steelers' defense and the 49ers' offense should be one of Week 1's more interesting matchups. Jimmy Garoppolo Jersey  Along with Purdy, the 49ers' offense features perennial Pro Bowlers in running back , Samuel, tight end and offensive tackle .
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