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The dominant run of the San Francisco 49ers deserves a thumbs-up, as they continue to lord it over in the NFC with a 7-1 record, tied with the Buffalo Bills for the best record in the NFL.
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The 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 38-17, on Sunday to get back on track after getting derailed by the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, absorbing their first loss.
Brock Purdy was outstanding against the Raiders, throwing 17-of-25 for 232 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored on a one-yard punch, which he celebrated with a thumbs-down. Many were confused by his gesture, but Purdy clarified that it was for a, um, special someone.
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“Just in the moment. Just the rivalry, obviously, between the Niners and the Raiders, and trying to get everybody going, and I see one Raiders fan sticking out and booing me, and I was like, ‘Nah, dude.’ I was just having fun with it, so hopefully he understood that,” said Purdy in a media conference.
The 49ers have every reason to have fun, as they look like every bit of a championship-caliber unit, especially with the 26-year-old Purdy having a prolific stretch. The defense has been instrumental as well, proving capable of making game-changing plays. San Francisco is allowing just 19.5 points and 291.9 total yards per game.
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Purdy, who signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension in 2025, is seeking redemption after being limited to nine games last season due to a turf toe injury. San Francisco had a 12-5 record and was eliminated in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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The 49ers will visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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