The San Francisco 49ers were desperate to add wide receiver help following their 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Purdy’s game-winning drive was the kind of performance you expect from a quarterback making more than a quarter of a billion dollars — franchise money. He purged the bad play that preceded it and made big-time plays when big-time plays were needed. And this season, it looks like they are going to be needed quite often.

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz has agreed to a three-year, $45 million extension. His agent confirmed the deal on Monday, which includes $27 million in guaranteed money and keeps him with the team through 2028.

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Initially, McKivitz was the player blamed for the mistake on the play by many 49ers fans on social media. But 49ers offensive lineman (and extremely active social media user) Jon Feliciano chimed in to say Jones was “not Colton’s guy” and pointed blame toward fellow offensive lineman Spencer Burford, who also called for people to lay off McKivitz.

Third-string tight end Jake Tonges caught a deflected pass for a touchdown with 1:34 remaining, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied for a 17-13 season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks.

By getting paid among the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks, Purdy will be scrutinized more than ever, and the demands to snap the 49ers’ 30-year Lombardi Trophy drought will only intensify.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completes a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end George Kittle vs. the Seattle Seahawks.