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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had strong praise for quarterback Brock Purdy after Monday night's 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

It was a historic performance for Purdy on Monday night. The 25-year-old registered 25-of-34 completed passes for 295 yards, five touchdowns and one interception, while also adding 11 rushing yards on two carries. Purdy became the first player in Niners franchise history to record five passing touchdowns on “Monday Night Football.”

Something Purdy had in common with 44-year-old Philip Rivers on Monday — mental sharpness, which came in handy in a big Monday night win.

His game plan was far too simple. Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw nothing but duck balls all night, but he was able to dissect the Niners’ 4-2-5 over look, which dropped back to quarters (Cover 4) or a basic Cover 3 nearly every snap.

Brock Purdy starred as the San Francisco 49ers sealed a resounding 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. The 25-year-old quarterback completed 25 out of 34 passes for 295 with a

Brock Purdy had a career night on Monday, and he achieved a feat not seen by a Niners QB since Steve Young in 1994.