The Cleveland Browns handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season on Sunday, winning 19-17 in a thrilling game that came down to the wire. The win was also the first for rookie quarterback Brock Purdy as a starter.
The Browns started off strong, taking a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. San Francisco responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Browns added another field goal before halftime to take a 13-7 lead into the break.
The 49ers came out of the locker room firing, scoring 10 unanswered points to take a 17-13 lead in the fourth quarter. But the Browns refused to give up, and Purdy led them on a drive that ended with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashard Higgins with just over two minutes left in the game.
The 49ers had one last chance to score, but their drive stalled at the Browns’ 25-yard line as time expired. The win was a huge one for the Browns, who improved to 4-1 on the season and remain atop the AFC North standings.
For Purdy, it was a dream come true. The rookie quarterback finished the game with 242 yards passing and two touchdowns, and he was named the game’s MVP. It was his first win as a starter, and it could be the start of something special for the young quarterback.
The loss was a tough one for the 49ers, who had been undefeated until Sunday. But they remain atop the NFC West standings and will look to bounce back next week against the Los Angeles Rams.
Overall, it was an exciting game that came down to the wire. The Browns earned a huge win, and Purdy earned his first win as a starter. It was a great day for Cleveland, and they will look to keep their momentum going in the weeks ahead.
