49ers Brock Purdy put down the Browns in breezy romp
QB Brock Purdy (#13) center of the San Francisco 49ers throws against Kamara #92 of the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter of a game at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Jason Miller/Getty Images
11.30.25 – Quarterback Brock Purdy rushed for a touchdown and passed for another score in the second half, as the San Francisco 49ers spoiled QB Shedeur Sanders’ first home start by defeating the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday.
Purdy promised his 49ers teammates he would have fun and celebrate if he scored during Sunday’s game against the Browns.
Purdy doing the Dougie after scoring on a 2-yard keeper late in the third quarter was one of the highlights of the San Francisco’s romp.
He delivered on his promise, not only showing that he is a talented QB, but also pretty adept when it comes to dancing.
“I thought it was pretty good. He had pressure on him to do it. He couldn’t let his teammates down,” coach Kyle Shanahan said.
Cleveland took an 8-7 lead late in the second quarter when Sanders hooked up with Harold Fannin Jr. for a 34-yard touchdown and Quinshon Judkins’ run added the 2-point conversion. But San Francisco (9-4) scored the next 19 points in its third consecutive win.
2025.11.30 – (49ers at Browns) NFL Game Highlights
QB Brock Purdy (#13) of the San Francisco 49ers runs against Mohamoud Diabate #43 of the Cleveland Browns while scoring a rushing touchdown in the third quarter of a game at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Jason Miller/Getty Images
2025.11.30 – (49ers at Browns) NFL Game Highlights
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (NBC Sports Post Game)
QB Brock Purdy (#13) center of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with team mate George Kittle (#85) right after scoring a rushing touchdown past Mohamoud Diabate #43 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Nick Cammett/Getty Images
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (NBC Sports Post Game)
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (NBC Sports Post Game)
All three of San Francisco’s touchdowns came on short fields — two the result of recovering turnovers and another after a 66-yard punt return by Skyy Moore.
One of those TDs was Purdy’s bootleg with 1:29 remaining in the third, extending San Francisco’s lead to 17-9. It was the fifth-year quarterback’s first rushing score of the season and No. 9 for his career.
“Once I got to the end zone I was there by myself for a little bit and I was like ‘alright, Dougie,’” said Purdy, who completed 16 of 29 for 168 yards.
“He was really good at it, and I was surprised. A white guy has a little motion,” tight end George Kittle said.
Second-half struggles for Sanders
Sanders completed eight of his first 11 passes, but struggled in the second half, as Cleveland generated only 76 offensive yards after halftime.
“We ran the ball very well. And when we got in certain passing situations and field position, everything like that, it wasn’t the best,” said Sanders, who was 16-of-25 passing for 149 yards and a touchdown while being sacked three times.
Judkins had 91 yards rushing on 23 carries, along with three receptions for 18 yards.
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (Chat Sports Post Game)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (#12) pass the ball while covered by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Beal Jr (#51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (Chat Sports Post Game)
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (Chat Sports Post Game)
San Francisco started its second drive at the Cleveland 16 after Moore’s long punt return. The Niners capped a six-play drive when Christian McCaffrey went 2 yards up the middle on third-and-goal with 8:12 remaining in the first quarter.
Niners take advantage of Browns’ mistakes
“We were hoping we could get some turnovers and some big plays from special teams, which we got a huge one with Skyy on the return,” Shanahan said. “When you play that way, just eventually you’re going to get the points.”
The Niners scored on Purdy’s run after they got the ball on the Browns 32 when Luke Gifford recovered a fumble by Fannin after the rookie tight end lined up under center on fourth-and-1.
A muffed punt by Cleveland’s Gage Larvadain at the Cleveland 18 set up Jauan Jennings’ score six plays later.
“There’s going to be things that we can clean up, but you can’t play that way. Putting a good team on a short field that many times,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said.
Fast finish to first half
Cleveland scored on Fannin’s TD with 39 seconds left in the first half. Fannin caught Sanders’ pass at the 9 near the left sideline after Gifford lost coverage and then out-muscled Renardo Green and Ji’Ayir Brown to get into the end zone.
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (Krueger & Crew Post Game)
QB Brock Purdy (#13) of the San Francisco 49ers runs against Mohamoud Diabate #93 of the Cleveland Browns while scoring a rushing touchdown in the third quarter of a game at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Jason Miller/Getty Images
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (Krueger & Crew Post Game)
2025.11.30 – 49ers at Browns (Krueger & Crew Post Game)
After San Francisco was called for too many players in the huddle, Judkins ran it up the middle on a direct snap out of shotgun for the conversion.
The Niners regained the lead when Matt Gay’s 25-yard field goal on the last play of the first half hit the left upright and bounced in. Purdy was 3 of 5 for 58 yards on the drive, including a 33-yard pass that Kittle caught at the Cleveland 7, out-muscling Browns safety Ronnie Hickman for the ball.
Held in check
McCaffrey, who came in leading the league in scrimmage yards, was held to his second-lowest total of the season.
San Francisco’s star running back finished with 74 scrimmage yards (53 rushing, 21 receiving), with most of his yards coming in the second half.
Another sack for Garrett
Myles Garrett extended his NFL-leading sack to total 19 by taking down Purdy in the fourth quarter. It is also the sixth straight game where Garrett has recorded a sack.
The All-Pro pass rusher needs four sacks to surpass the 22 1/2 by Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who did it in 2001 with the New York Giants, and Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt, who tied it in 2021.
Injuries
49ers: LB Nick Martin suffered a concussion in the first quarter. … OL Ben Bartch (foot) and FB Kyle Juszcyk (ribs) left in the second half.
Browns: OT Jack Conklin suffered a concussion during the second quarter. … DT Maliek Collins (knee) and RB Dylan Sampson (calf) were injured during the third quarter.
Up next (49ers Roster)
49ers: Have bye next week before hosting Tennessee on Dec. 14.
Browns: Host Tennessee next Sunday.
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