San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sun Sep 10, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49rs podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s surgeon said that Purdy is a “exceptional individual.” Dr. Keith Meister said that his surgery on Purdy is the best one he’s ever done. Purdy came out with flying colors. Meister has worked on baseball pitchers as well.

#2 Who’d a thunk Purdy came back from right elbow surgery and threw for a 30-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on opening day. Joe watching him you wouldn’t have even known he had the surgery.

#3 Defensive end Nick Bosa said after holding out for 43 days and getting game ready in less than a week that he felt sore but he felt really good and it was about getting some practices and getting adjusted.

#4 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk received his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award and was asked if anything came with that beyond recognition. Aiyuk said asking 49ers media relations department’s Peter Volmut if he gets something for that.

#5 49ers are in the Southland to battle the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Rams won their opener on Sun Sep 10th against the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 in Seattle. Rams quarterback Matt Stafford threw for 334 yards, 24-38 and no touchdowns and no interceptions. How do you see the Niners matching up with the Rams on Sunday?

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