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 How much has Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling style changed since he was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/atlanta-falcons/], before taking over as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/] in 2017? Not much, it seems. And that’s a good thing. He coached the Falcons to Super Bowl LI, and now he and Brock Purdy [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/brock-purdy] have taken the 49ers to the top of the NFC. Matt Ryan, who was the Falcons quarterback when Shanahan was OC, sat down with the San Francisco Chronicle and recollected his days with the OC. SHANAHAN AND PURDY REMIND MATT RYAN OF 2016 What does Matt Ryan remember about Shanahan? “There are a lot of things with the crossing routes, short posts, the timing and rhythm off play-action,” Ryan told the publication [https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/matt-ryan-kyle-shanahan-18554626.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral]. It was all these things that led to Ryan winning his NFL MVP in 2016. He was part of the high-octane offense that scored the ninth most points in the league’s history at 540. In that season, Ryan also recorded a passer rating of 117.1, which is the seventh highest in NFL history. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-29T014010Z_359816035_MT1USATODAY19521916_RTRMADP_3_NFL-PITTSBURGH-STEELERS-AT-INDIANAPOLIS-COLTS.jpg]Nov 28, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Although he has hung up his cleats and is now a CBS analyst, watching Purdy and the 49ers on the screen reminds him of himself and Shanahan. The 49ers are on track to score 496 points, which would be the second highest in the team’s history. Their average of 6.75 yards per play is the fifth-highest in the league’s history. Hurts Amid Eagles’ QB’s Health Rumors [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-definitely-not-nick-sirianni-shatters-opinions-of-benching-jalen-hurts-amid-eagles-qbs-health-rumors/] Shanahan is probably the best man he could get to succeed Ryan as his QB, with Purdy ranking in the top 10 in the entire league in terms of completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. How will the 49ers play that to their advantage as they take on the 3-10 Arizona Cardinals [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/arizona-cardinals/] on Sunday? WILL PURDY CARRY THE DAY FOR THE 49ERS ON SUNDAY? Ryan had nothing but praise for the 23-year-old QB. “Brock does an excellent job of using his legs to still be a passer,” Ryan said. He admitted that Purdy seemed to be more athletic than he was. And that fits in perfectly with Shanahan’s style. Kyle’s scheme calls for the QB to be able to throw the ball while on the move, which Purdy does a good job of doing. Brock Purdy [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-12-11T232509Z_1947215789_MT1USATODAY19608624_RTRMADP_3_NFL-TAMPA-BAY-BUCCANEERS-AT-SAN-FRANCISCO-49ERS.jpg]Dec 11, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scores a touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) and linebacker Devin White (45) in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports If he wins in the game against the Cardinals and registers good stats, his claim to the MVP title will only become stronger. In the last game against the Cardinals, he had completed 20 of his 21 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown. He might have an easier time now as in opponent completion percentage, they have fallen to the bottom of the league. The game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET on December 17 at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. Watch This Story: Amid Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement rumors, speculations emerge, foreshadowing a gloomy end [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nfl-news-amid-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelces-engagement-rumors-speculations-emerge-foreshadowing-a-gloomy-end/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinals had a <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/6/11/906146/origins-of-football-1890s-to-1933" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">history</a> as an amateur club with their origins in the latter part of the 19th century. They played as the Morgan Athletic Club for 22 years from 1898 to 1920.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1920, the team was one of the founder members of the NFL alongside the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/green-bay-packers/">Green Bay Packers</a> and the Bears, who were based in Decatur at the time.?</span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399717" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004172920/unnamed-102.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="303" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/arizona-cardinals/team-facts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cardinals</a> spent 40 seasons in Chicago but played the 1944 NFL season under a different name, the Card-Pitt. The move was due to numerous football players drafted into active service. As a result, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/sports/football/15steagles.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">merged</a> for a single season. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">However, their abysmal performance led to them being <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2009/1/23/730266/a-look-back-at-1944-when-t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">labeled</a> as <em>"Car-Pitts"</em> as they didn't <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1944.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">win</a> a single game and disbanded after the war ended in 1945.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Like the Bears, the Cardinals also switched their base of operations. The team moved to Missouri. From 1963, they had a state rival in the form of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>.?</span></p>


[caption id="attachment_382450" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-382450 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200919073726/2020-09-13T200631Z_477310491_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NFL-ARIZONA-CARDINALS-AT-SAN-FRANCISCO-49ERS.jpg" alt="Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray warms ahead of the season opening game against San Francisco 49ers in Week One." width="1920" height="1280" /> September 13, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1988, the franchise moved west to the state of Phoenix.?</span><span style="font-weight: 400">Despite their move, they remained in the NFC's East Division until the 2002 NFL expansion. At this time, the league assigned them to the NFC West where they played alongside the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/">San Francisco 49ers</a>, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Arizona Cardinals finished the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2019</a> NFL season 2nd in the NFC West. As a result, their post-season drought has entered a 6th season, which the franchise will hope to end quickly. They finished the season at 8th in the overall NFC standings.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinal's 2020 campaign rounded out with an 8-8 record and the franchise placed 3rd in the NFC West. The Phoenix-based entity did not qualify; however, they managed to improve on their 5-10-1 record from the previous season.</span></p>


[caption id="attachment_447912" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-447912 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-15T224106Z_1130523442_MT1USATODAY15203983_RTRMADP_3_NFL-BUFFALO-BILLS-AT-ARIZONA-CARDINALS.jpg" alt="Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray attempts to throw the ball against Buffalo Bills." width="1920" height="1377" /> Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Owner Achievements</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinals are a family-owned team with ownership passing down the Bidwill family. The Bidwill's first involvement in the team came in 1933 when Bidwell purchased the team in Chicago.</span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399722" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173036/4-39.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Later, his son, Bill Bidwill, took control of the team for nearly 4 decades before passing on the baton of President and owner to his son Michael in <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/team/front-office-roster/michael-j-bidwill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2007</a>. This came after Bill oversaw the Cardinals' move from the Sun Devil Stadium to the University of Phoenix Stadium.?</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals Achievements</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Arizona Cardinals have tasted success with their NFL Championship wins in the pre-Super-Bowl era as the Chicago Cardinals. The franchise endured a 61-season drought before achieving success in the form of a maiden conference championship.</span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399723" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173049/5-45.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">They clinched the NFC title in 2008 and earned a trip to the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200902010crd.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Super Bowl XLIII</a> game to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.?</span><span style="font-weight: 400">Besides these, the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cardinals</a> have claimed 7 divisional titles and have made it to the Playoffs 10 times.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise is starved of success on an individual level and is one of seven NFL sides to have not produced a single regular-season <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-nfl-mvp-award.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MVP</a> winner.?</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals Logo</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinals' original logo featured the letter 'C' encircled by a larger C in all deep red. Later, when they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season, the logo read out "Card-Pitt". For the next dozen seasons, the Cardinal was given a brown color, and it stood on the seam of a football.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1960, when the team departed Chicago, they created a crest featuring a beefed-up Cardinal sprinting towards the end zone with a football in hand.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Cardinal football player became more prominent in the 1962 season as it sprinted through a loop.?</span></p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399724" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173109/Arizona-Cardinals-Logo-History.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="1158" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">In 1970, the Cardinals introduced a version of the logo that fans still see on the jersey today. It featured a Cardinal staring to the right.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise retained the design but changed the brightened red face and yellow beak. 6 NFL seasons later, the team oversaw another minor change. As the team changed their name from Phoenix Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals, their colors red and yellow in their logo became a tad darker.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise continued with this logo for eleven seasons before shaking things up ahead of the 2005 NFL season. Their new logo saw the Cardinal get a fierce glare.?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Its beak appeared much more prominent than earlier. Furthermore, they changed the outline to give the impression of the staring downwards as though surveying the scene. What's more, the black line near the front of the Cardinal's face is sharper, thus adding to the mean look.?</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals 2022 Sponsors</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The Cardinals have partnered up with Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos in a 15-year deal. The partnership includes Cardinals-themed contests, custom Cardinals-designed hotel rooms, and other promotions throughout the NFL season. This move comes in after a longstanding ban against casino advertising in 2018.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Dignity Health clinched the naming rights for the Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The naming rights were handed over to the practice facility and main office in a 10-year agreement that changed the name from Cards? Tempe house. Moreover, the franchise has been working at the Tempe facility since 1989 and recently underwent $15 million worth of various upgrades.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Arizona Cardinals 2022 Roster Foundation</b></h2>
<table style="height: 2344px" width="540">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Quarterbacks</span></td>
<td>#16 Jarrett Guarantano

#12 Colt McCoy

#19 Trace McSorley

#1 Kyler Murray</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Running Backs</span></td>
<td>#26 Eno Benjamin

#6 James Conner

#30 Keaontay Ingram

#29 Jonathan Ward

#24 Darrel Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wide Receivers</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#82 Andre Baccellia</span>

#38 Victor Bolden

#2 Marquise Brown

#83 Greg Dortch

#18 A.J. Green

#10 DeAndre Hopkins

#17 Andy Isabella

#31 Jontre Kirklin

#4 Rondale Moore

#32 JaVonta Payton

#13 Antoine Wesley</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tight Ends</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#89 Stephen Anderson</span>

#86 Zach Ertz

#85 Trey McBride

#49 Chris Pierce Jr.

#80 Bernhard Seikovits

#87 Maxx Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Offensive Linemen</span></td>
<td>#68 Kelvin Beachum

#73 Rashaad Coward

#72 Cody Ford

#64 Sean Harlow

#78 Marquis Hayes

#76 Will Hernandez

#61 Rodney Hudson

#74 D.J. Humphries

#63 Danny Isidora

#79 Josh Jones

#65 Greg Long

#60 Koda Martin

#66 Joshua Miles

#71 Justin Murray

#67 Justin Pugh

#54 Lecitus Smith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defensive Linemen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#94 Zach Allen</span>

#91 Michael Dogbe

#93 Jonathan Ledbetter

#99 J.J. Watt

#95 Leki Fotu

#75 Manny Jones

#90 Rashard Lawrence

#70 Christian Ringo

#92 Antwaun Woods</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Linebackers</span></td>
<td>#25 Zaven Collins

#56 Ben Niemann

#9 Isaiah Simmons

#47 Ezekiel Turner

#51 Tanner Vallejo

#57 Nick Vigil

#59 Joe Walker

#50 Chandler Wooten

#52 Victor Dimukeje

#45 Dennis Gardeck

#44 Markus Golden

#42 Devon Kennard

#43 Jesse Luketa

#41 Myjai Sanders

#97 Cameron Thomas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defensive Backs</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#33 Antonio Hamilton</span>

#36 Josh Jackson

#35 Christian Matthew

#7 Byron Murphy Jr.

#39 Jace Whittaker

#20 Marco Wilson

#3 Budda Baker

#48?Tae Daley

#22 Deionte Thompson

#34 Jalen Thompson

#28 Charles Washington

#38 James Wiggins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Special Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#5 Matt Prater</span>

#46 Aaron Brewer

#14 Andy Lee</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>2022 Charity</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Cardinals Charities support programs to enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than $9.1 million to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. The grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Additionally, the Cardinals made a $1 million funding donation to the AZ Coronavirus relief fund, which is meant to give financial support to multiple organizations trying to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, the Cardinals license plate system comes in to bring a portion of the cost that will benefit Cardinals charities.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Achievements and History</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Michael Bidwill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Michael Bidwill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Kliff Kingsbury</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">Steve Keim</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">State Farm Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Glendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos, Dignity Health, Mountainside Fitness, Cox Communications,</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League championships (2)

NFL Championships (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger) (2)

1925, 1947

Conference championships (1)

NFC: 2008

Division championships (7)

NFL Western: 1947, 1948

NFC East: 1974, 1975

NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">Arizona Cardinals- <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.azcardinals.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Cardinals had a history as an amateur club with their origins in the latter part of the 19th century. They played as the Morgan Athletic Club for 22 years from 1898 to 1920.? In 1920, the team was one of the founder members of the NFL alongside the Green Bay Packers and the Bears, who were based in Decatur at the time.? The Cardinals spent 40 seasons in Chicago but played the 1944 NFL season under a different name, the Card-Pitt. The move was due to numerous football players drafted into active service. As a result, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals merged for a single season. However, their abysmal performance led to them being labeled as &#8220;Car-Pitts&#8221; as they didn&#8217;t win a single game and disbanded after the war ended in 1945.? Like the Bears, the Cardinals also switched their base of operations. The team moved to Missouri. From 1963, they had a state rival in the form of the Kansas City Chiefs.? September 13, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS In 1988, the franchise moved west to the state of Phoenix.?Despite their move, they remained in the NFC&#8217;s East Division until the 2002 NFL expansion. At this time, the league assigned them to the NFC West where they played alongside the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams.? The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2019 NFL season 2nd in the NFC West. As a result, their post-season drought has entered a 6th season, which the franchise will hope to end quickly. They finished the season at 8th in the overall NFC standings.? The Cardinal&#8217;s 2020 campaign rounded out with an 8-8 record and the franchise placed 3rd in the NFC West. The Phoenix-based entity did not qualify; however, they managed to improve on their 5-10-1 record from the previous season. Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS Owner Achievements The Cardinals are a family-owned team with ownership passing down the Bidwill family. The Bidwill&#8217;s first involvement in the team came in 1933 when Bidwell purchased the team in Chicago. Later, his son, Bill Bidwill, took control of the team for nearly 4 decades before passing on the baton of President and owner to his son Michael in 2007. This came after Bill oversaw the Cardinals&#8217; move from the Sun Devil Stadium to the University of Phoenix Stadium.? Arizona Cardinals Achievements The Arizona Cardinals have tasted success with their NFL Championship wins in the pre-Super-Bowl era as the Chicago Cardinals. The franchise endured a 61-season drought before achieving success in the form of a maiden conference championship. They clinched the NFC title in 2008 and earned a trip to the Super Bowl XLIII game to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.?Besides these, the Cardinals have claimed 7 divisional titles and have made it to the Playoffs 10 times.? The franchise is starved of success on an individual level and is one of seven NFL sides to have not produced a single regular-season MVP winner.? Arizona Cardinals Logo The Cardinals&#8217; original logo featured the letter &#8216;C&#8217; encircled by a larger C in all deep red. Later, when they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season, the logo read out &#8220;Card-Pitt&#8221;. For the next dozen seasons, the Cardinal was given a brown color, and it stood on the seam of a football.? In 1960, when the team departed Chicago, they created a crest featuring a beefed-up Cardinal sprinting towards the end zone with a football in hand.? The Cardinal football player became more prominent in the 1962 season as it sprinted through a loop.? In 1970, the Cardinals introduced a version of the logo that fans still see on the jersey today. It featured a Cardinal staring to the right.? The franchise retained the design but changed the brightened red face and yellow beak. 6 NFL seasons later, the team oversaw another minor change. As the team changed their name from Phoenix Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals, their colors red and yellow in their logo became a tad darker.? The franchise continued with this logo for eleven seasons before shaking things up ahead of the 2005 NFL season. Their new logo saw the Cardinal get a fierce glare.? Its beak appeared much more prominent than earlier. Furthermore, they changed the outline to give the impression of the staring downwards as though surveying the scene. What&#8217;s more, the black line near the front of the Cardinal&#8217;s face is sharper, thus adding to the mean look.? Arizona Cardinals 2022 Sponsors The Cardinals have partnered up with Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos in a 15-year deal. The partnership includes Cardinals-themed contests, custom Cardinals-designed hotel rooms, and other promotions throughout the NFL season. This move comes in after a longstanding ban against casino advertising in 2018. Dignity Health clinched the naming rights for the Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The naming rights were handed over to the practice facility and main office in a 10-year agreement that changed the name from Cards? Tempe house. Moreover, the franchise has been working at the Tempe facility since 1989 and recently underwent $15 million worth of various upgrades. Arizona Cardinals 2022 Roster Foundation  Quarterbacks #16 Jarrett Guarantano #12 Colt McCoy #19 Trace McSorley #1 Kyler Murray  Running Backs #26 Eno Benjamin #6 James Conner #30 Keaontay Ingram #29 Jonathan Ward #24 Darrel Williams  Wide Receivers #82 Andre Baccellia #38 Victor Bolden #2 Marquise Brown #83 Greg Dortch #18 A.J. Green #10 DeAndre Hopkins #17 Andy Isabella #31 Jontre Kirklin #4 Rondale Moore #32 JaVonta Payton #13 Antoine Wesley  Tight Ends #89 Stephen Anderson #86 Zach Ertz #85 Trey McBride #49 Chris Pierce Jr. #80 Bernhard Seikovits #87 Maxx Williams  Offensive Linemen #68 Kelvin Beachum #73 Rashaad Coward #72 Cody Ford #64 Sean Harlow #78 Marquis Hayes #76 Will Hernandez #61 Rodney Hudson #74 D.J. Humphries #63 Danny Isidora #79 Josh Jones #65 Greg Long #60 Koda Martin #66 Joshua Miles #71 Justin Murray #67 Justin Pugh #54 Lecitus Smith  Defensive Linemen #94 Zach Allen #91 Michael Dogbe #93 Jonathan Ledbetter #99 J.J. Watt #95 Leki Fotu #75 Manny Jones #90 Rashard Lawrence #70 Christian Ringo #92 Antwaun Woods  Linebackers #25 Zaven Collins #56 Ben Niemann #9 Isaiah Simmons #47 Ezekiel Turner #51 Tanner Vallejo #57 Nick Vigil #59 Joe Walker #50 Chandler Wooten #52 Victor Dimukeje #45 Dennis Gardeck #44 Markus Golden #42 Devon Kennard #43 Jesse Luketa #41 Myjai Sanders #97 Cameron Thomas  Defensive Backs #33 Antonio Hamilton #36 Josh Jackson #35 Christian Matthew #7 Byron Murphy Jr. #39 Jace Whittaker #20 Marco Wilson #3 Budda Baker #48?Tae Daley #22 Deionte Thompson #34 Jalen Thompson #28 Charles Washington #38 James Wiggins  Special Team #5 Matt Prater #46 Aaron Brewer #14 Andy Lee  2022 Charity Cardinals Charities support programs to enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than $9.1 million to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. The grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations. Additionally, the Cardinals made a $1 million funding donation to the AZ Coronavirus relief fund, which is meant to give financial support to multiple organizations trying to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, the Cardinals license plate system comes in to bring a portion of the cost that will benefit Cardinals charities. Achievements and History  Founded 1988  Owner Michael Bidwill  CEO Michael Bidwill  Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury  General Manager Steve Keim  Stadium State Farm Stadium  Location Glendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix  Sponsors Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos, Dignity Health, Mountainside Fitness, Cox Communications,  Championships League championships (2) NFL Championships (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger) (2) 1925, 1947 Conference championships (1) NFC: 2008 Division championships (7) NFL Western: 1947, 1948 NFC East: 1974, 1975 NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015  Official Website Arizona Cardinals- www.azcardinals.com

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Falcons 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The Atlanta Falcons are a member of the NFC South Division and play alongside the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Through their existence, the Falcons have struggled to maintain a winning season in the regular season and the Playoffs. Their metrics come in at 365-461 in the regular season and a 10-14 run in the Playoffs.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Additionally, they?ve failed to capitalize on 2 Super Bowl appearances the first of which came back in the 1998 season in a loss to the Broncos. 18 years later they failed to clinch a ring against the New England Patriots in a 34-28 overtime loss at Super Bowl LI.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The club had a rather dismal campaign in 2020, which was their 55<sup>th</sup> season in the NFL. The Falcons clocked in with a 4-12 overall record and placed last in the NFC South.</p>


[caption id="attachment_486600" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-486600 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-20T184349Z_1802299409_MT1USATODAY15339773_RTRMADP_3_NFL-TAMPA-BAY-BUCCANEERS-AT-ATLANTA-FALCONS.jpg" alt="tampa bay buccaneers running back leonard fournette runs with the ball against atlanta falcons" width="1920" height="1305" /> Dec 20, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs the ball against Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (55) in the first half of a NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">The club?s woes were bolstered by the sacking of Head Coach Dan Quinn in the middle of the season. Quinn was fired in October when the Atlanta Falcons had a 0-5 record and was swiftly replaced by Raheem Morris, who rounded out with a 4-7 finish.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Logo</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The initial logo for the team was a black falcon with a red outline, and the falcon?s head and talon protruded from its body to form the capital letter ?F?. This logo was kept for over 23 years but in 1990 the franchise red outline was changed to black. This logo lasted until 2003, when the logo was changed to its current state.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">The change was a modern spin because the Falcon got a sleeker redesign to give it an appearance of flight. Furthermore, there were silver and red accents to make it look more aggressive while still resembling a capital letter ?F?.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Owner Achievements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Arthur M. Blank is a businessman and co-founder of The Home Depot. He?s the owner of two teams in Atlanta, Georgia- the Atlanta Falcons and MLS?s Atlanta United. Furthermore, Atlanta United won the 2018 MLS championship and shares the Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the Falcons.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Blank also expressed serious interest in purchasing other franchises. In 2006, he temporarily withdrew from contention as a potential buyer of the Atlanta Braves of the MLB. However, the Braves completed the sale of the team to Liberty Media.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Falcons 2022 Sponsors</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Delta Airlines announced that it will return as a sponsor of the Atlanta Falcons, 8 years after dropping a past sponsorship. The tie-up began in 2017 and will play out right through the 2021 season, making the Atlanta-based airline the official carrier of the Falcons. Moreover, a major part of the deal is a Sky360 Club at the football stadium, a 25,000-square-foot club on the field level, and advertising at the stadium.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">What?s more, AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) and Gallagher announced a multi-year partnership, making them the official insurance brokerage and risk management company of the Atlanta Falcons. Not to mention, the Suite Level at Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been renamed the Gallagher Suite Level.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Falcons 2022 Roster Foundation</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Quarterbacks</td>
<td width="301">#15 Feleipe Franks

#1 Marcus Mariota

#4 Desmond Ridder</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Running Backs</td>
<td width="301">#25 Tyler Allgeier

#42 Caleb Huntley

#30 Qadree Ollison

#84 Cordarrelle Patterson

#35 Avery Williams

#6 Damien Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Wide Receivers</td>
<td width="301">#16 Cameron Batson

#83 Jared Bernhardt

#80 Stanley Berryhill

#14 Damiere Byrd

#88 Frank Darby

#89 Bryan Edwards

#12 KhaDarel Hodge

#13 KeeSean Johnson

#5 Drake London

#17 Olamide Zaccheaus</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Tight Ends</td>
<td width="301">#86 Anthony Firkser

#87 John FitzPatrick

#46 Parker Hesse

#8 Kyle Pitts

#85 MyCole Pruitt

#41 John Raine</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Offensive Linemen</td>
<td width="301">#63 Chris Lindstrom

#67 Drew Dalman

#66 Colby Gossett

#62 Jonotthan Harrison

#61 Matt Hennessy

#74 Germain Ifedi

#71 Rick Leonard

#77 Jalen Mayfield

#64 Ryan Neuzil

#75 Justin Shaffer

#73 Tyler Vrabel

#72 Leroy Watson

#68 Elijah Wilkinson

#70 Jake Matthews

#76 Kaleb McGary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Defensive Linemen</td>
<td width="301">#65 Abdullah Anderson

#69 Darrion Daniels

#90 Marlon Davidson

#95 Ta'Quon Graham

#93 Timmy Horne

#97 Grady Jarrett

#94 Anthony Rush

#99 Derrick Tangelo

#91 Nick Thurman</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Linebackers</td>
<td width="301">#44 Troy Andersen

#48 Dorian Etheridge

#54 Rashaan Evans

#53 Nick Kwiatkoski

#55 Nate Landman

#3 Mykal Walker

#56 Quinton Bell

#49 Jordan Brailford

#9 Lorenzo Carter

#47 Arnold Ebiketie

#51 DeAngelo Malone

#92 Adetokunbo Ogundeji</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Defensive Backs</td>
<td width="301">#37 Dee Alford

#39 Corey Ballentine

#28 Mike Ford

#34 Darren Hall

#43 Matt Hankins

#29 Casey Hayward

#26 Isaiah Oliver

#20 Teez Tabor

#24 A.J. Terrell

#40 Keith Smith

#36 Henry Black

#27 Richie Grant

#23 Erik Harris

#32 Jaylinn Hawkins

#21 Dean Marlowe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Special Teams</td>
<td width="301">#7 Younghoe Koo

#48 Liam McCullough

#13 Bradley Pinion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">2022 Charity</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The Atlanta Falcons have several noteworthy community programs aimed towards empowerment at every possible level. The Freddie Falcon School Program for Fitness played into a student?s desire to begin a healthier lifestyle by combining education and comedy in a high-energy show. Moreover, the Moms Academy is aimed at providing mothers a free opportunity to learn about the game of football safely.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Atlanta Falcons also team up frequently with the United States Marines for the 2019 Toys for Tots drive. Falcons fans are encouraged to donate online and help a child in need during the holiday season especially. The youth are also offered special attention as a free non-contract camp for children between 7 and 13 is set up to learn the fundamentals skills and sportsmanship lessons.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">History and Achievements</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1965</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Arthur Blank</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Rick McKay &amp; Dietmar Exler</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Arthur Smith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">Terry Fontenot</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">Mercedes-Benz Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Atlanta, Georgia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">Lyft, Delta Air Lines, Arthur J.Gallagher &amp; Co, Champion, Palm Beach Tan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League championships (0)

Conference championships (2)

NFC: 1998, 2016

Division championships (6)

NFC West: 1980, 1998

NFC South: 2004, 2010, 2012, 2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">Atlanta Falcons- <a href="https://www.atlantafalcons.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.atlantafalcons.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Atlanta Falcons are a member of the NFC South Division and play alongside the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Through their existence, the Falcons have struggled to maintain a winning season in the regular season and the Playoffs. Their metrics come in at 365-461 in the regular season and a 10-14 run in the Playoffs. Additionally, they?ve failed to capitalize on 2 Super Bowl appearances the first of which came back in the 1998 season in a loss to the Broncos. 18 years later they failed to clinch a ring against the New England Patriots in a 34-28 overtime loss at Super Bowl LI. The club had a rather dismal campaign in 2020, which was their 55th season in the NFL. The Falcons clocked in with a 4-12 overall record and placed last in the NFC South. Dec 20, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs the ball against Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (55) in the first half of a NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The club?s woes were bolstered by the sacking of Head Coach Dan Quinn in the middle of the season. Quinn was fired in October when the Atlanta Falcons had a 0-5 record and was swiftly replaced by Raheem Morris, who rounded out with a 4-7 finish. Logo The initial logo for the team was a black falcon with a red outline, and the falcon?s head and talon protruded from its body to form the capital letter ?F?. This logo was kept for over 23 years but in 1990 the franchise red outline was changed to black. This logo lasted until 2003, when the logo was changed to its current state. The change was a modern spin because the Falcon got a sleeker redesign to give it an appearance of flight. Furthermore, there were silver and red accents to make it look more aggressive while still resembling a capital letter ?F?. Owner Achievements Arthur M. Blank is a businessman and co-founder of The Home Depot. He?s the owner of two teams in Atlanta, Georgia- the Atlanta Falcons and MLS?s Atlanta United. Furthermore, Atlanta United won the 2018 MLS championship and shares the Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the Falcons. Blank also expressed serious interest in purchasing other franchises. In 2006, he temporarily withdrew from contention as a potential buyer of the Atlanta Braves of the MLB. However, the Braves completed the sale of the team to Liberty Media. Atlanta Falcons 2022 Sponsors Delta Airlines announced that it will return as a sponsor of the Atlanta Falcons, 8 years after dropping a past sponsorship. The tie-up began in 2017 and will play out right through the 2021 season, making the Atlanta-based airline the official carrier of the Falcons. Moreover, a major part of the deal is a Sky360 Club at the football stadium, a 25,000-square-foot club on the field level, and advertising at the stadium. What?s more, AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) and Gallagher announced a multi-year partnership, making them the official insurance brokerage and risk management company of the Atlanta Falcons. Not to mention, the Suite Level at Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been renamed the Gallagher Suite Level. Atlanta Falcons 2022 Roster Foundation  Quarterbacks #15 Feleipe Franks #1 Marcus Mariota #4 Desmond Ridder  Running Backs #25 Tyler Allgeier #42 Caleb Huntley #30 Qadree Ollison #84 Cordarrelle Patterson #35 Avery Williams #6 Damien Williams  Wide Receivers #16 Cameron Batson #83 Jared Bernhardt #80 Stanley Berryhill #14 Damiere Byrd #88 Frank Darby #89 Bryan Edwards #12 KhaDarel Hodge #13 KeeSean Johnson #5 Drake London #17 Olamide Zaccheaus  Tight Ends #86 Anthony Firkser #87 John FitzPatrick #46 Parker Hesse #8 Kyle Pitts #85 MyCole Pruitt #41 John Raine  Offensive Linemen #63 Chris Lindstrom #67 Drew Dalman #66 Colby Gossett #62 Jonotthan Harrison #61 Matt Hennessy #74 Germain Ifedi #71 Rick Leonard #77 Jalen Mayfield #64 Ryan Neuzil #75 Justin Shaffer #73 Tyler Vrabel #72 Leroy Watson #68 Elijah Wilkinson #70 Jake Matthews #76 Kaleb McGary  Defensive Linemen #65 Abdullah Anderson #69 Darrion Daniels #90 Marlon Davidson #95 Ta&#8217;Quon Graham #93 Timmy Horne #97 Grady Jarrett #94 Anthony Rush #99 Derrick Tangelo #91 Nick Thurman  Linebackers #44 Troy Andersen #48 Dorian Etheridge #54 Rashaan Evans #53 Nick Kwiatkoski #55 Nate Landman #3 Mykal Walker #56 Quinton Bell #49 Jordan Brailford #9 Lorenzo Carter #47 Arnold Ebiketie #51 DeAngelo Malone #92 Adetokunbo Ogundeji  Defensive Backs #37 Dee Alford #39 Corey Ballentine #28 Mike Ford #34 Darren Hall #43 Matt Hankins #29 Casey Hayward #26 Isaiah Oliver #20 Teez Tabor #24 A.J. Terrell #40 Keith Smith #36 Henry Black #27 Richie Grant #23 Erik Harris #32 Jaylinn Hawkins #21 Dean Marlowe  Special Teams #7 Younghoe Koo #48 Liam McCullough #13 Bradley Pinion  2022 Charity The Atlanta Falcons have several noteworthy community programs aimed towards empowerment at every possible level. The Freddie Falcon School Program for Fitness played into a student?s desire to begin a healthier lifestyle by combining education and comedy in a high-energy show. Moreover, the Moms Academy is aimed at providing mothers a free opportunity to learn about the game of football safely. Atlanta Falcons also team up frequently with the United States Marines for the 2019 Toys for Tots drive. Falcons fans are encouraged to donate online and help a child in need during the holiday season especially. The youth are also offered special attention as a free non-contract camp for children between 7 and 13 is set up to learn the fundamentals skills and sportsmanship lessons. History and Achievements  Founded 1965  Owner Arthur Blank  CEO Rick McKay &amp; Dietmar Exler  Head Coach Arthur Smith  General Manager Terry Fontenot  Stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium  Location Atlanta, Georgia  Sponsors Lyft, Delta Air Lines, Arthur J.Gallagher &amp; Co, Champion, Palm Beach Tan  Championships League championships (0) Conference championships (2) NFC: 1998, 2016 Division championships (6) NFC West: 1980, 1998 NFC South: 2004, 2010, 2012, 2016  Official Website Atlanta Falcons- www.atlantafalcons.com

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<h3>NFL</h3>
<h3>History</h3>
In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.
<h3>Participating teams</h3>
There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

<b>American Football Conference (AFC)</b>

<b>East</b>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/buffalo-bills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buffalo Bills</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/miami-dolphins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Dolphins</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/new-england-patriots/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New England Patriots</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/new-york-jets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Jets</a></li>
</ul>
<b>North</b>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/baltimore-ravens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baltimore Ravens</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cincinnati Bengals</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/cleveland-browns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleveland Browns</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pittsburgh Steelers</a></li>
</ul>
<b>South</b>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/houston-texans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Texans</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/indianapolis-colts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars-nfl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jacksonville Jaguars</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/tennessee-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tennessee Titans</a></li>
</ul>
<b>West</b>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/denver-broncos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Broncos</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Raiders</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/los-angeles-chargers-nfl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a></li>
</ul>
<div align="center"></div>
<b>National Football Conference (NFC)</b>

<b>East</b>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/dallas-cowboys/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Cowboys</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/new-york-giants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Giants</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia Eagles</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/washington-football-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Commanders</a></li>
</ul>
<b>North</b>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/chicago-bears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bears</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/detroit-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Lions</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/green-bay-packers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Green Bay Packers</a></li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>San Francisco 49ers: </b><b>News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report, and Super Bowl Updates</b></h2>
The San Francisco 49ers are the ninth most <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2020/07/31/the-worlds-most-valuable-sports-teams-2020/#7cf506243c74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">valuable</a> team in the world, as per Forbes. The franchise entered professional football in <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1946_AAFC/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1946</a> as part of the AAFC, and with time they were absorbed into the NFL as the leagues merged. They are playing against Kansas City Chiefs on February 11 in a bid to clinch their sixth Super Bowl trophy.
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From 1951 to 1953, the 49ers played with a backline in the offense that got dubbed <em>"<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.profootballhof.com/football-history/the-1950s-and-the-king/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Million Dollar Backfield</a></em>." Unfortunately, this didn't translate into success for the team who earned a maiden divisional title only three seasons after one of the four moved on to a new team.

The 49ers remained loyal to the city and after years of striving to make it to the big time, they finally put together a dynasty in the 1980s. It began when the franchise made Joe Montana their second draft pick at the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1979/draft.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1979</a> NFL draft. Later they added Ronnie Lott and Steve Young.
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Following their wave of success in the 80s and the early 90s, "The Red and Gold" faded away for nearly two decades. At present they have an exciting team and one of the most coveted individuals as head coach.

Under Kyle Shanahan, "<em>The Niners</em>" with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo have played an entertaining brand of football and claimed the 2019 NFC Championship.
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They were on the cusp of Super Bowl glory and dominated the Kansas City Chiefs only to wilt away in the dying stages of the game. They play in the NFC alongside the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, and Los Angeles Rams.

The franchise had a disappointing 2020 campaign, to say the least. The 49ers rounded out the NFC West by coming in 4th and failed to move past the regular season with a losing record of 6-10.

However, in the 2023 season, the 49ers, under the leadership of Brock Purdy, secured the top seed in the NFC after a 27-10 victory against the Commanders in Week 17. This accomplishment was further solidified as the Lions and Eagles both suffered losses in the week. It marked the 49ers' first time holding the number 1 seed in the NFC since 2019. And they eventually entered the Super Bowl rematch to play against the Chiefs on February, 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.

The 49ers won the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions, and didn't face any significant injuries. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw had a stinger and cornerback Ambry Thomas had an ankle issue. Greenlaw, and wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who cleared concussion protocol, returned to the game. Running back Christian McCaffrey also had an awkward injury, probably referred to as stringer. However, he returned fit for the press conference.
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Owner Achievements</b></h2>
The DeBartolo family, notably Denise DeBartolo York, owns the San Francisco 49ers. She <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2016/01/29/Family-approach-leads-Eddie-DeBartolo-to-steps-of-Hall-of-Fame/4791454048650/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">took over</a> the team after her brother Edward DeBartolo Jr encountered legal troubles and was barred from team activities.
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The family has controlled the interest of the team for 43 years and saw instant success with five Super Bowl titles coming within the first 17 years of their takeover.

Under Denise DeBartolo, the franchise moved from Candlestick Park to an exclusive football arena, The Levi's Stadium in 2014.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>San Francisco 49ers Achievements</b></h2>
The <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">49ers</a> are one of seven NFL teams to defend a Super Bowl. They achieved the feat in the 1989 NFL season when they claimed the fourth Vincent Lombardi Trophy to follow up their win in 1988. Four of the side's five NFL Championship wins came during the time legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana was part of the side.

The San Francisco 49ers have won their conference championship seven times and have claimed the divisional title twenty times.

The side has made it to the playoffs 27 times in 75 seasons. Furthermore, with seven Super Bowl <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/super-bowl/standings.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appearances</a>, they are only behind the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers. With five wins, they are tied with Dallas Cowboys and are behind only the New England Patriots.
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Three San Francisco 49ers stars have claimed the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-nfl-mvp-award.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MVP</a> award. These are John Brodie (1970), Joe Montana (1988-89), and Steve Young (1992, 1994).

28 people associated with the San Francisco 49ers are enshrined in the Pro Football <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/franchises/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hall of Fame</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>San Francisco 49ers Logo</b></h2>
The San Francisco 49ers have had two distinct <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://sportslogohistory.com/san-francisco-49ers-primary-logo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">logos</a> during their time in professional football.

Initially, their logo depicted a miner that drew inspiration from the team name <em>"49ers"</em> that paid tribute to the city's Gold Rush nearly a century ago.

The miner is wearing red and white chequered trousers and a red-colored shirt. He is jumping and firing a pistol into the ground. The other hand to has a gun which is pointing skywards as his hat is falling off his head.?
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Ahead of the 1968 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers adopted their modern logo. It featured the letters 'S' &amp; 'F' in white, a red oval surrounded by a black border.

Their modern logo has remained the same for over 52 NFL seasons. The designers have made minor tweaks to freshen things up for the fans and keep up with the times.

The alphabet became prominent ahead of the 1996 NFL season and a gold stripe was added to the black border. The red color became a tad maroonish.

In 2009, the team hierarchy approved a logo where the maroon became a lighter color, and the letters S and F seemed a tad brighter than previous versions of the logo.

San Francisco 49ers' colors of white, red, and gold have been predominant and continue to feature on the franchise's uniforms too.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>San Francisco 49ers records</b></h2>
The Red and Gold hold many NFL records in their storied tenure in the sport.

The San Francisco 49ers have scored the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2020-five-records-that-could-be-broken-on-sunday-based-on-past-performance-from-chiefs-and-49ers/#:~:text=The%20most%20total%20points%20scored,Broncos%20in%20Super%20Bowl%20XXIV." target="_blank" rel="noopener">most</a> points scored in a single Super Bowl game. They achieved the milestone at Super Bowl XXIV when they put 55 points past the Denver Broncos.
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En route to their third and fourth Super Bowl win, the franchise won <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sportscasting.com/the-longest-winning-streaks-in-nfl-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">18</a> straight away games (1988-90). In 2011, the franchise through kicker David Akers <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/fgm_single_season.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scored</a> 44/52 field goals attempted, which is an NFL record.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>San Francisco 49ers 2023 Sponsors</strong></h2>
The Niners revealed their corporate partners for the playoff run, led by United Airlines as the presenting sponsor. United Airlines has been the presenting partner for the third consecutive season and holds the title of the Official Airline of the 49ers. Cisco and Zenni are associate partners for the second straight season, while SAP continues as an associate partner for the third consecutive season. These partners will be integrated into the official 49ers 2023 playoff campaign with the tagline "<em>Do it for The Bay.</em>" The campaign aims to celebrate the team's commitment to the region, it people, and culture during the postseason. In a  new sponsorship deal, Lexus will entitle a field-level club at Levi's Stadium, becoming the "<em>official luxury vehicle</em>" for the 49ers.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>San Francisco 49ers 2022 Roster Foundation</b></h2>
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<td>#17 Brandon Allen#14 Sam Darnold

#13 Brock Purdy</td>
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<td>Running Backs</td>
<td>#32 Tyrion Davis-Price#23 Christian McCaffrey

#24 Jordan Mason

#25 Elijah Mitchell</td>
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<td>Wide Receivers</td>
<td>#11 Brandon Aiyuk#84 Chris Conley

#15 Jauan Jennings

#10 Ronnie Bell

#86 Tay Martin

#3 Ray-Ray McCloud III

#19 Deebo Samuel

#83 Willie Snead IV

#6 Danny Gray</td>
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<td>Tight Ends</td>
<td>#82 Ross Dwelley#81 Cameron Latu

#85 George Kittle

#88 Jake Tonges

#89 Charlie Woerner

#9 Brayden Willis</td>
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<td>Offensive Linemen</td>
<td>#65 Aaron Banks

#64 Jake Brendel

#74 Spencer Burford

#77 Alfredo Gutierrez

#68 Colton McKivitz

#76 Jaylon Moore

#63 Nick Zakelj

#61 Corey Luciano

#78 Ben Bartch

#66 Jesse Davis

#55 Jon Feliciano

Sebastian Gutierrez

#75 Matt Pryor

#71 Trent Williams</td>
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<td>Defensive Linemen</td>
<td>#91 Arik Armstead#58 Alex Barrett

#97 Nick Bosa

#90 Kevin Givens

#92 Chase Young

#95 Drake Jackson

#94 Clelin Ferrell

#98 Javon Hargrave

#99 Javon Kinlaw

#51 Robert Beal Jr.

#69 Spencer Waege

#93 Kalia Davis

#69 Sebastian Joseph-Day

#96 T.Y. McGill</td>
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<td>Linebackers</td>
<td>#48 Oren Burks

#45 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles

#50 Jalen Graham

#57 Dre Greenlaw

#5 Randy Gregory

#59 Curtis Robinson

#54 Fred Warner

#53 Dee Winters</td>
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<td>Defensive Backs</td>
<td>Kemon Hall

#2 Deommodore Lenoir

#28 Darrell Luter Jr.

#49 Terrance Mitchell

#26 Isaiah Oliver

#20 Ambry Thomas

#22 Jason Verrett

#7 Charvarius Ward

#0 Samuel Womack III

#27 Ji'Ayir Brown

#31 Tashaun Gipson Sr.

#30 Erik Harris

#41 Tayler Hawkins

#29 Talanoa Hufanga

#30 George Odum

#33 Logan Ryan</td>
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<td>Special Team</td>
<td>#4 Jake Moody#46 Taybor Pepper

#18 Mitch Wishnowsky</td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>2023 Charity</b></h2>
The San Francisco 49ers Foundation harnesses football to educate and empower Bay Area Youth through a collective of innovative and community-focused strategies. Chiefly some of the initiatives come in through the 50/50 raffle and the Vehicle Donation Program. The program aims to provide a platform for fans to donate their used car, truck, RV, Boat, or real estate to help educate and empower Bay Area Youth.

The Tickets for a Cause program allows 49ers ticket holders to donate their game tickets to the 49ers Foundation during the upcoming season. Donated tickets are distributed to help further the 49ers Foundation's mission to harness football to educate and empower the youth.
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<td>Founded</td>
<td>1944</td>
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<td>Owner</td>
<td>Denise DeBartolo York and Jed York</td>
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<td>CEO</td>
<td>Jed York</td>
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<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Kyle Shanahan</td>
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<td>General Manager</td>
<td>John Lynch</td>
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<td>Stadium</td>
<td>Levi's StadiumState Farm Stadium</td>
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<td>Location</td>
<td>Santa Clara, CaliforniaGlendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix</td>
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<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>League Championships (5)Super Bowl championships (5)

1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)

Conference championships (7)

NFC: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2012, 2019, 2023

Division championships (20)

NFC West: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2019, 2023</td>
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<td>Championships</td>
<td>Department of Health Care Services, Joovv, Clover, Manscaped, Invisalign</td>
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<td>Official Website</td>
<td>San Francisco 49ers- <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.49ers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.49ers.com</a></td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Brock Purdy?</h2>
Brock Richard Purdy is a starting quarterback for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/#:~:text=The%20San%20Francisco%2049ers%20are,NFL%20as%20the%20leagues%20merged.">San Francisco 49ers</a> in the NFL. In his two <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/">NFL</a> seasons, Purdy became the third youngest quarterback ever to start the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LVIII will be his first appearance. Brock Purdy was the last pick in the NFL Draft 2022. For this reason, he is often called "<em>Mr. Irrelevant.</em>" But, his firm determination has made him one of the best quarterbacks, and he might earn numerous accolades down the line.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brock Purdy's early life and background</h2>
Brock Purdy was born on December 27, 1999, to his parents, Carrie Purdy and Shawn Purdy. He was born in Queen Creek, Arizona, United States. While his father, Shawn Purdy, is from Florida, his mother was raised in California. However, after their marriage, the couple shifted to California.

Shawn Purdy played as a minor league pitcher for eight years in the 1990s and is known for his incredible talent in the realm of baseball. But his career ended after he tore the UCL in his right arm and required rehabilitation. He played for minor leagues, including Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and California Angels.

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These sporting genes were passed on to Brock Purdy, who was determined to carry on <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-watch-brock-purdy-bombarded-with-kisses-as-49ers-qb-celebrates-with-mom-carrie-purdy-and-others/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his father's legacy in the sporting world</a>. As a sophomore at Perry High School, he grew interested in football in 2015. His unwavering passion for the game led Perry High School to reach a 6 Division Aia State Championship game in 2016 and 2017.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brock Purdy's girlfriend and faith</h2>
Purdy and his girlfriend Jenna Brandt met at Iowa State University in 2018. Unlike Purdy, Brandt is from Sumner, Iowa State. Like the QB, Brandt is also a sports enthusiast. She played volleyball for the Cyclones. Her skills are so excellent that she even played for the USA Women's Volleyball National Team. In 2020, she transferred to the University of Northern Iowa to finish her graduation.

[caption id="attachment_2596351" align="alignnone" width="7422"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2596351" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-01-29T031821Z_995878922_MT1USATODAY22396529_RTRMADP_3_NFL-NFC-CHAMPIONSHIP-DETROIT-LIONS-AT-SAN-FRANCISCO-49ERS.jpg" alt="Brock Purdy" width="7422" height="4948" /> Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) kisses his fiance Jenna Brandt after winning the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium—Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports.[/caption]

The couple confirmed their relationship in November 2022 when the quarterback wrote <em>"My Girl"</em> on one of Brandt's photos. Brandt fully supports Purdy and often shows her support for her quarterback boyfriend. For example, she was seen <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-watch-brock-purdy-bombarded-with-kisses-as-49ers-qb-celebrates-with-mom-carrie-purdy-and-others/">hugging Purdy lovingly</a> during the win against the Lions in the NFC Championship round. They got engaged in July 2022 when Purdy sweetly kneeled and asked for her hand, putting a ring on her finger. The quarterback even shared pictures of them with the caption, "<em>My girl Jenna."</em>

Apart from this, Brock Purdy is a devout believer in God. This was evident when the quarterback injured his elbow in Week 1 of the NFC Championship game. Initially, he would need to undergo Tommy John Surgery, which could have led him to miss the entire season. However, later, it was discovered that he only needed his tendon to be repaired with an internal brace. Because of his speedy recovery, he expressed his gratitude towards God. Brock Purdy has time and again stressed the fact that his faith in God is central to his life.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brock Purdy's net worth 2024</h2>
Brock Purdy's accomplishments in his football career are reflected not only in his performance but also in the lucrative deals he has been part of. As per various sources, the quarterback's net worth currently stands at $6 million. Given his jaw-dropping performance, the quarterback has received a commendable hike in his net worth in the past two years. In 2022, his approximate net worth was $5.6million.

Brock Purdy's base salary is estimated to be $870,000, per numerous sources. These numbers are due to a 4-year contract with the 49ers worth $3,737,008 signed on June 2, 2022. According to this contract, the quarterback will accumulate a guaranteed $77,008 and a signing bonus of $77,008. There isn't any information revealed concerning Purdy's additional investments and other sources of income.

[caption id="attachment_1462258" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1462258" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1456876481.jpg" alt="Brock Purdy" width="1920" height="1280" /> SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)[/caption]

However, the quarterback has signed lucrative endorsement deals with top-rated companies like Toyota, Alaska Airlines, and Buffalo Wild Wings. The star quarterback often indulges in their local commercial advertisement, adding to his net worth. It's because of his impeccable performance on the gridiron that attributed to his rising status.

Purdy is a relatively newbie to football, but his popularity is no less than that of an experienced one. Recently, he signed a national <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-patrick-mahomes-vs-brock-purdy-endorsement-deals-comparison-post-niners-stars-toyota-deal-ahead-of-super-bowl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">endorsement deal with Toyota.</a> He previously appeared in the company's local commercial "<em>Tackle Anythin</em>g" ad campaign. Interestingly, he is the first NFL player with whom the company signed a deal after signing its official sponsorship in October.

On top of that, the quarterback is connected to Alaska Airlines. According to the deal, if people from the Bay Area wear the jersey of Brock Purdy, then they will be offered priority boarding throughout the NFL season. He is also associated with the food chain named Buffalo Wild Wings. Furthermore, Brock Purdy participates in Irrelevant Week, which celebrates the attainments of the final player selected in the NFL draft.

During this event, Purdy showcased his ultimate performance in the matchup. These activities have led to sponsorships, banquets, and individual tickets, which help him accumulate funds for charitable causes. Over the event's 45-year history, Purdy has contributed over $1 million to charity.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brock Purdy's career timeline</h2>
Before entering into the realm of the NFL, Brock Purdy was already an established football player in his college. Purdy signed with Iowa State over offers from Alabama and Boise State. He was an incredible quarterback at Perry High School in Arizona. He even won Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year honors in school. This accomplishment paved his way to Iowa State.

He started as a third-string quarterback in his college football. But, he quickly rose to the starting role because of the injuries of his fellow quarterbacks. In his first year, he showed his prowess with eight games, completing 146 of 220 passes for 2,250 yards, with a best passer rating of 169.9. During his sophomore phase in 2019, he shook up the NFL world as he completed the season with a record 7-6 in 13 games. He led the Big 12 conference in passing yards with 3,982 with an impressive touchdown pass in 12 consecutive games.

His senior year (2021) showed a rapid boost in his performance with Cyclones to a 7-6 record with a 71.7% completion rate. Despite some disappointments initially, Purdy left an indelible mark on his college career, holding 32 school records, career pass attempts, and touchdowns. Purdy was a total star in college football, with impressive stats like 18-23 passing, 318 passing yards, and 84 touchdowns.

[caption id="attachment_2534925" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2534925" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-09-at-7.35.18-PM.jpeg" alt="Brock Purdy" width="1600" height="1066" /> Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

This led Brock Purdy to be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. He was the 262nd pick in the 2022 NFL draft. In his rookie season, he made history by becoming the first quarterback to win his first six regular season starts with at least two touchdowns in every game. Brock Purdy's incredible performances have continued to impress in the 2023-2024 regular season, earning him a quarterback rating of 113 with 31 TD passes.

His passer rating is tied with <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tom-brady/">Tom Brady</a>, Andy Johnson, and <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aaron-rodgers/">Aaron Rodgers</a> at over 140 for a season. The quarterback led his team to the Super Bowl LVIII in the 2023 season, thanks to his impeccable performance. He completed 267 yards and a touchdown with tremendous effort.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brock Purdy's NFL statistics</b></h2>
In his budding career in the National Football League, Purdy became the first Mr. Irrelevant to throw a touchdown pass in a regular season play. He also holds the record of being the second Quarterback, after Aaron Rodgers, to gain a passer rating of 115 or greater in his first two starts. Brock Purdy is the first shotcaller in NFL history to win the first six career starts and throw at least two touchdown passes in each of these. He also is the first QB to register a rating of 95.0 or higher in passing in his first six career starts.

Under his playoff records, Purdy is the lowest-drafted QB to start and win a playoff game. He also holds the prestigious record of becoming the first rookie QB to throw over 200 years in consecutive NFL post-season games, since the AFL-NFL merger. Astonishingly, his stats are as impressive as his records. In his short career, the young football player has 422 completions in 614 attempts with a 68.7% completion rate. He has covered about 5,654 yards with 44 Passing TDs. His passer rating stands at 111.4 currently.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brock Purdy's awards and achievements</h2>
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 	<li>2X-NFC Rookie of the Month (2022, 2023)</li>
 	<li>NFL passer rating leader(2023)</li>
 	<li>PFWA All-Rookie Team 2022</li>
 	<li>NFL Pro Bowl 2023</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brock Purdy ‘Mr. Irrelevant’</b></h2>
Brock Purdy, from the day he entered the NFL arena, grabbed <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-nfc-news-san-francisco-forty-niners-brock-purdy-destroys-his-mr-irrelevant-moniker-earns-high-praise-from-fifty-four-year-old-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the tag of being called the 'Mr. Irrelevant'</a>. Interestingly, it is the nickname given to the final pick of an NFL Draft. The title has been in place since the 1976 draft, with the guy who gets picked at the tail end of the season's draft being the host of it. However, in Brock Purdy's case, despite having 8 QBs selected before him, he transpired against all odds and grabbed an honorable position as the shot-caller for the 49ers. So much so, that he has led his side to the Super Bowl in the 2023 season against all odds.

Brock Purdy himself has also reacted to being called Mr. Irrelevant despite performing exceptionally well in his NFL journey till now. <em>"I don't hate the term or anything like that,"</em> Purdy said. <em>"I am not bothered with it, the tag is actually better than being the first one. I just got to do the best with the opportunity."</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Brock Purdy?</h2>
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<td style="width: 50%">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 50%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brock.purdy13?igsh=d3piZjg0cGxhNzQy">@brock.purdy13</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%">Twitter</td>
<td style="width: 50%"><a href="https://x.com/brockpurdy13?t=R03bocRm7OoRdy6Dr5hoEA&amp;s=09">@brockpurdy13</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Full  Name</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">Brock Richard Purdy</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Birth Date</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">December 27, 1999</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">Queen Creek, Arizona, U.S</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">1.85m</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">220 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">Shawn Purdy and Carry Purdy</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">Chubba Purdy and Whitney Purdy</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Relationship</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">Jenna Brandt( engaged)</td>
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<td style="width: 50%">NFL Draft</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%">2022</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Position in NFL</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">Quarterback</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">NFL team</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">San Francisco 49ers</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">40 Yard dash time</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%;height: 24px">4.84 seconds</td>
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<td style="width: 50%">Passing touchdowns</td>
<td style="width: 37.6522%">44</td>
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