Trent Williams praises Brock Purdy after 49ers victory over Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams praised quarterback Brock Purdy following the team’s 27-7 regular-season win against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. After falling behind 7-3 in the second quarter, Purdy led a 99-yard drive that put the 49ers ahead by halftime. He finished the game with 205 passing yards, 25 completions on 34 attempts, three touchdowns, and one interception. Purdy also contributed 29 rushing yards on five carries. Williams credited the quarterback's leadership and composure under pressure for the victory, labeling him the team's heart and soul. Purdy has emerged as a consistent starter for San Francisco since entering the league as the final pick in the 2022 draft.
- •The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne on Thursday.
- •Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Trent Williams described Purdy as a consistent leader who remains calm under pressure.
- •The 49ers overcame an early 7-3 deficit with an 11-play, 99-yard scoring drive.
- •Purdy added 29 rushing yards on five attempts during the season opener.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers news: Trent Williams demands you put some respect on Brock Purdy's name
"San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams heaped praise on quarterback Brock Purdy following the team’s 27-7 regular-season opener win over the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Williams was asked to describe the 49ers’ signal-caller after the game, and it seemed that the 12-time Pro Bowl tackle was prepared […] The post 49ers news: Trent Williams demands you put some respect on Brock Purdy's name appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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