49ers QB Brock Purdy explains why he’s been dancing during recent games

SANTA CLARA — After making his way back from a toe injury, Brock Purdy knew that what the 49ers really needed was a slightly heightened energy.“I feel like I’ve been a pretty serious kind of guy, doing my job and everything,” Purdy said Wednesday. “I’m in Year 4, so I feel like guys really do feed off of an authentic leader and authentic quarterback and guy in the locker room and someone that’s real. “So, obviously, trying to do my job really well at a high level, and then from that you can have some fun with it and be yourself.” Brock broke out a little dance after his TD run pic.twitter.com/dDC2cagaGG — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) November 30, 2025 Brock is having so much fun CHIvsSF on NBCStream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/VXKZeH29fM — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2025 Purdy was not having much fun at the beginning of the season, missing eight games while dealing with a turf toe injury. Mac Jones stepped in for the ailing playmaker and won five of his eight starts while under center. While in the starting role, Jones was seen at the front of the pregame...