49ers’ Brock Purdy accomplishes playoff feat last achieved by Joe Montana

Brock Purdy of the 49ers achieves playoff milestone last matched by Joe Montana Despite leading the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl, quarterback Brock Purdy still has his doubters. However, he accomplished something rare in the 34-31 win over the Detroit Lions, becoming the first passer since Joe Montana in 1984 to sweep every … Read more

Barry Sanders, Joe Montana to serve as Lions, 49ers honorary captains in NFC title game

Barry Sanders and Joe Montana to Act as Lions and 49ers Honorary Captains in NFC Championship Game NFL icons Barry Sanders and Joe Montana will be the honorary captains for the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Both players are considered among the best in NFL history. Sanders retired from … Read more

Joe Montana turns 67: Five interesting facts to know about 49ers legend on his birthday

There was little debate about who the greatest quarterback in NFL history was on Jan. 28, 1990, shortly after Joe Montana and the 49ers made mincemeat of the Broncos‘ defense in Super Bowl XXIV. The blowout victory gave San Francisco its fourth Super Bowl win since 1981. The win also gave Montana a record third … Read more