It looked nearly impossible for the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC Championship at the start of halftime Sunday night as they were down 17 points against the Detroit Lions.
But the team’s starting quarterback Brock Purdy later revealed that it was his faith in God that gave him the confidence, boosting his team over the edge – ultimately sending them to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
“When I’m down 17 at the half, honestly, I’m just thinking, ‘All right God, You’ve taken me here, and win or lose I’m going to glorify You.’ That’s my peace, the joy, the steadfastness — that’s where I get it,” Purdy said.
Purdy was the very last pick in the NFL draft in 2022. That slot is derisively dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant.” So he’s used to being counted down and out. Sunday’s game was no different.
The 49ers trailed 24-7 by halftime but then scored 27 unanswered points in the third and fourth quarters. Purdy finished with a touchdown and 267 passing yards, Sports Spectrum reported.
After the biggest comeback in the history if the NFC Championship game, the 24-year-old said: “First of all, glory to God. He’s given us this opportunity.”
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