Just Before Kickoff in 49ers vs. Titans at Levi’s Stadium, Brock Purdy Leaves Faithful Speechless — Not With a Highlight Throw, But With a Special Gesture Toward Washington That Moved the Entire NFL

Levi’s Stadium was blazing hot ahead of the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans, but in the final warm-up moments, Brock Purdy drew every gaze in a very different way. On his left wrist was a white Wish band with simple handwritten words: “Towards Washington.” No slogans, no showmanship — just a message enough to bring the atmosphere to a hush.

According to internal 49ers sources, the wristband was Purdy’s way of expressing deep sympathy for the people of Washington state — where a severe flooding disaster is forcing many families to evacuate urgently. Ahead of an important home game, Purdy chose to use the NFL’s big stage to turn attention toward communities that need compassion more than victory.

Entire towns are underwater as widespread, historic flooding grips Washington, caused by days of heavy rain that have pushed rivers to levels never seen before. pic.twitter.com/7EwRcyotCe

— AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 12, 2025

Images of Purdy warming up at Levi’s with the words “Towards Washington” quickly went viral on social media. Faithful shared it widely, calling it “leadership through action” — true to the character of the young quarterback. In a league often measured by yards and points, that moment reminded everyone that football can also be a bridge for compassion.

When asked about the meaning of the wristband, Purdy answered in a calm voice: “There are days when football isn’t the biggest thing anymore,” he said. “We have the chance to take the field in front of millions of people. If in that moment, I can remind everyone to think about families in distress who need care, then I think that’s the right thing to do.” The press room fell silent.

Before the opening whistle sounded at Levi’s Stadium, Brock Purdy had already “scored points” in a way no stat sheet can reflect. No matter the outcome against the Titans, that moment transcended the boundaries of one game. For Faithful, Purdy isn’t just the quarterback leading the present — he is representing the grit, humility, and heart of San Francisco, right when the NFL needed it most.