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49ers' Brock Purdy 'The Most Poised Rookie I've Ever Had,' Kyle Shanahan Says

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan offered high praise for quarterback Brock Purdy.

Speaking to reporters after Thursday's 21-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks, which saw the 49ers become the first team this season to clinch a division title, Shanahan called Purdy "the most poised rookie I've ever had."

Purdy was thrust into a starting role after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a broken bone in his foot on the 49ers' first offensive possession in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. The 22-year-old threw 210 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-17 win.

In his first two starts, Purdy has completed 70.