The NFC crown is up for grabs on Sunday, and it will be Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles squaring off with Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers to secure a ticket to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. These two high-powered teams have both had seasons for the storybooks, but possibly no story this year has been greater than that of “Mr. Irrelevant’s” emergence.

From the 262nd pick in the draft to a third-string quarterbacking role, the odds of Purdy making a splash in the NFL seemed all but impossible at the start of the season. But just months later, the 23-year-old finds himself captaining one of the league’s most storied franchises on a playoff run in hopes of bringing a sixth Lombardi home to the Bay.

The 49ers will take on the Eagles in the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 pm EST. Let’s take a closer look at Purdy’s emergence from “Mr. Irrelevant” to QB1.

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Where did Brock Purdy go to college?

Before Purdy was a Niner, he was first an Iowa State Cyclone.

In fact, Purdy rose to stardom in Ames much like he is now doing in San Francisco. Purdy entered the picture at Iowa State as the third-string quarterback, in line for field time behind quarterbacks Kyle Kempt other Zeb Nolan.

The season-opener, however, shook things up. Kempt suffered an MCL injury against Iowa, bumping up Nolan to the role of signal-caller. Nolan then saw a rough three-game stretch, forcing ISU coach Matt Campbell to give the freshman Purdy an opportunity.

Purdy would take this opportunity and run with it. He first entered the scene mid-game against Oklahoma State, leading the Cyclones to a thrilling victory over the Cowboys as they edged them out, 48-42. Purdy was now the man for Iowa State.

In his four-year career, Purdy was simply a winner. He finished his time in Ames as Iowa State’s career leader in passing yards (12,170), total offense (13,347), touchdown passes (81), completions (993), passing efficiency (151.1) and completion percentage (67.7). The wide-eyed freshman with an opportunity developed into the winningest quarterback in Cyclones history (30-17).

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Jalen Hurts vs Brock Purdy collegiate record

Sunday’s Conference Championship will not be the first time that Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy have gone head-to-head. The Cyclones faced off with the Oklahoma Sooners in November of 2019.

While the senior hurts and his offense diced up Iowa State’s defense early, Purdy would charge his team to a comeback from the 35-14 halftime deficit. Purdy led an epic resurgence coming out of the locker room, outscoring the Sooners 27-7. A savvy drive from the sophomore late in the fourth resulted in a 33-yard touchdown to Sean Shaw Jrcutting the deficit to 42-35 with three minutes remaining.

On the ensuing drive, hurts made a disastrous mistake, throwing a pass into traffic that was picked off by Lawrence White. With the ball at the Oklahoma 35, Purdy could not be stopped, pulling off a few impressive plays before connecting with Charlie Colar in the end zone.

The scoreboard now read 42-41, and the Cyclones wanted to end the game right then and there. Purdy dropped back for the two-point conversion, throwing a dart to La’Michael Pettway. The pass hit Pettway’s hands, but was then knocked away by Oklahoma defenders. While the epic comeback could not be completed, it was a game to be remembered.

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When was Brock Purdy drafted?

Brock Purdy found a home in San Francisco on Saturday, April 30 when he was selected by the 49ers as the 262nd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. ace Melanie Salata held up the “Mr. Irrelevant” jersey on the NFL Draft stage, no one knew that the name on the back of it would rise to relevance so quickly.

The seventh-round pick was passed over by nearly every NFL team, except for one. Not even the 49ers knew that this selection would hold so much magnitude, as Purdy was merely expected to be a third-string rookie sitting behind starter Trey Lance and backup Nate Sudfeld.

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How did Brock Purdy fare as an NFL starter?

San Francisco’s blueprint at the beginning of the season would be thrown out the door very quickly. The 49ers made the decision in late August to retain veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and release Sudfeld, allowing Purdy to remain in his third-string role.

When Lance suffered a crushing injury against the Seahawks in just the second game of the season, it seemed clear that Garoppolo was destined to lead the team to its third playoff appearance in four years. Garoppolo would go 6-3 in his next nine starts, making Super Bowl aspirations once again very real for the team that lost the big game just three years prior.

In a critical battle against the Miami Dolphins in Week 12, however, that vision faded. Garoppolo suffered a broken foot on the final play of the team’s opening drive, and “Mr. Irrelevant” was now QB1.

Purdy’s first drive of the game ended in a 3-yard touchdown pass to fullback Kyle Juszczyk to give San Francisco a 10-7 lead. As with his starting role in Iowa State, Purdy has yet to look back.

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He drove the team to a 33-17 victory over Miami, finishing the day 25 for 37 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His starting debut came the next week, against none other than the great Tom Brady.

The rookie goals through Tampa Bay, becoming the first quarterback to ever defeat Brady in his first start. The game ended with an emotional hug from his father, who had witnessed his son take down a quarterback who has been playing pro football longer than Brock has been alive.

Purdy remains undefeated as an NFL starter. Since taking over in Week 13, “Mr. Irrelevant” has gone 7-0, with an overtime victory and two playoff triumphs. While many thought the rookie would crumble under postseason pressure, he has yet to let his team down. In the 49ers wild card battle against their division foe Seattle Seahawks, he became the first NFL rookie to score four touchdowns in a playoff game. While the divisional round success over Dallas wasn’t the most prestigious victory, Purdy got the job done, advancing his team to the NFC Championship for the second consecutive year.

Will Brock Purdy play in NFC Championship game?

Now, the seventh rounder will clash with a daunting Philadelphia defense for the conference crown, with aspirations of becoming the first rookie quarterback to ever hoist a Lombardi. On Monday ahead of the Conference Championships, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told media that he’d be “very surprised” if quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was able to play in Sunday’s game, meaning that Purdy is still QB1, with josh johnson as the backup.

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Has a rookie QB ever started in a Super Bowl?

Should the 49ers advance to the Super Bowl, Purdy has a shot to cap an unbelievable season with a particularly remarkable accomplishment: No rookie quarterback has won a Super Bowl, and in fact, no rookie quarterback has ever started in a Super Bowl.

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Thairo Estrada and Harold Castro will be among the star attractions when the San Francisco Giants play the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET, at Comerica Park.

The 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Giants pitching staff ranks 17th in the majors. The Tigers rank last in Major League Baseball with just 72 home runs as a team.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Tuesday’s Giants vs. Tigers game, including viewing options.

Giants vs Tigers: Live Streaming Info, TV Channel & Game Time

• Game Day: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
• Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: Detroit, Mich
• Stage: Comerica Park
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

San Francisco vs Detroit Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Giants (-226, bet $226 to win $100)
• Underdog: Tigers (+186, bet $100 to win $186)
• Over/under: 7.5

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The Oakland Athletics and Sean Murphy take the field at Oakland Coliseum against Joey Bart and the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

The Giants rank 10th-best in MLB action with 124 total home runs. The Athletics have a team batting average of just .216 this season, which ranks last among MLB teams.

Get ready for the Giants vs. Athletics with what you need to know about Sunday’s game, including viewing options.

Giants vs Athletics: Live Streaming Info, TV Channel & Game Time

• Game Day: Sunday, Aug 7, 2022
• Game Time: 4:07 PM ET
• Location: Oakland, California
• Stage: Oakland Coliseum
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

San Francisco vs Oakland Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Giants (-236, bet $236 to win $100)
• Underdog: Athletics (+197, bet $100 to win $197)
• Over/under: 8

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Darin Ruf and the San Francisco Giants square off against Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.

The Padres pitching staff is sixth in MLB with a collective 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The Giants’ 95 home runs rank 12th in Major League Baseball.

Here is what you need to get ready for Saturday’s Padres vs. Giants contest.

Padres vs Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Saturday, July 9, 2022
• Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
• Location: San Diego, California
• Stage: PETCO Park
• TV channels: FOX
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

San Diego vs San Francisco Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Padres (-109, bet $109 to win $100)
• Underdog: Giants (-109, bet $109 to win $100)
• Over/under: 7

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The San Diego Padres and Jurickson Profar will square off against the San Francisco Giants and Darin Ruf on Friday at 9:40 PM ET, in the second game of a four-game series at PETCO Park.

The Padres have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.240). The Giants’ 93 home runs rank 12th in Major League Baseball.

Before watching this Padres vs. Giants matchup, here is everything you need to know about Friday’s action on the diamond.

Padres vs Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Friday, July 8, 2022
• Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Location: San Diego, California
• Stage: PETCO Park
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

San Diego vs San Francisco Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Padres (-139, bet $139 to win $100)
• Underdog: Giants (+121, bet $100 to win $121)
• Over/under: 7.5

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Joc Pederson and the San Francisco Giants take the field on Thursday at PETCO Park against Joe Musgrove, who will start for the San Diego Padres. First pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET.

The Padres rank 25th in MLB play with 68 total home runs. The Giants’ 93 home runs rank 12th in Major League Baseball.

Before watching this Padres vs. Giants matchup, here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s action on the diamond.

Padres vs Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Thursday, July 7, 2022
• Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Location: San Diego, California
• Stage: PETCO Park
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

San Diego vs San Francisco Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Padres (-134, bet $134 to win $100)
• Underdog: Giants (+113, bet $100 to win $113)
• Over/under: 6.5

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Joc Pederson and Brandon Drury will look to continue their recent offensive production when the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds meet at Oracle Park on Saturday, at 7:15 PM ET.

The Giants average 1.2 home runs per game to rank ninth in MLB play with 85 total home runs. The Reds have pitched to a 5.37 ERA this season, which ranks 30th in baseball.

Prepare for the Giants vs. Reds with what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

Giants vs Reds: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Saturday, June 25, 2022
• Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Stage: Oracle Park
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

San Francisco vs Cincinnati Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Giants (-242, bet $242 to win $100)
• Underdog: Reds (+200, bet $100 to win $200)
• Over/under: 7.5

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Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves will play Wilmer Flores and the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday at Truist Park, at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves average 1.5 home runs per game to rank second in MLB play with 101 total home runs. The Giants have the 14th-ranked ERA (3.86) in the majors this season.

Prepare for the Braves vs. Giants with everything you need to know about Tuesday’s baseball action.

Braves vs Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
• Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Stage: Truist Park
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

Atlanta vs San Francisco Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Braves (-161, bet $161 to win $100)
• Underdog: Giants (+138, bet $100 to win $138)
• Over/under: 9.5

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Rowdy Tellez and the Milwaukee Brewers will play Joc Pederson and the San Francisco Giants at American Family Field on Monday at 6:10 PM ET, in the final game of a one-game series.

The Brewers rank 23rd in MLB play with 11 total home runs. The Giants have an 8.9 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 13th in the majors.

Here’s everything you need to prepare for Monday’s Brewers vs. Giants contest.

Brewers vs Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Monday, April 25, 2022
• Game Time: 6:10 PM ET
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Stage: American Family Field
• TV channels: NBC Sports Networks
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

Milwaukee vs San Francisco Odds & Betting Lines

• Favorite: Brewers (-205, bet $205 to win $100)
• Underdog: Giants (+171, bet $100 to win $171)
• Over/under: 7

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the no 7 seed Murray State Racers (30-2) will aim to beat the No. 10 seed San Francisco Dons (24-9) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Watch this matchup at 9:40 PM on CBS.

In its most recent game, Murray State won at home over Morehead State, 71-67. His top performers were Tevin Brown (23 PTS, 38.9 FG%, 3-11 from 3PT) and Justice Hill (21 PTS, 42.1 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT).

San Francisco fell to Gonzaga 81-71 on the road last time out, and were led by Khalil Shabazz
(27 PTS, 3 STL, 40.0 FG%, 5-15 from 3PT) and Julian Rishwain
(20 PTS, 8 REB, 63.6 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT).

Ahead of this matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Thursday’s college basketball action.

Murray State Racers vs. San Francisco Dons

• Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
• Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
• TV: CBS
• live streaming: fuboTV (Watch for free)

NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 1:40 PM ET.

• Spread: Murray State -1.5
• Total: 137.5

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