After his overconfident comments about Brock Purdy, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson got a quick comeuppance on Sunday afternoon. It was clear that Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were targeting Peterson in coverage, and they humbled the veteran with two early touchdowns.
In the postgame, after a 30-7 dominant win for the 49ers, Purdy showed that Peterson was probably on his mind more than he thought. And he clearly wanted to single the cornerback out for trashing his ability as a cornerback.
While discussing his individual play, Purdy asked if it was Peterson in coverage on Brandon Aiyuk’s touchdown. Based on his body language and overall delivery, it was apparent Purdy asked the question rhetorically. He knew Peterson was on Aiyuk and wanted to take advantage of him on the field while then talking trash when appropriate — after a convincing win.
Brock Purdy is a menace 😂
🎥: @NBCS49ers pic.twitter.com/x3ckigSCDy
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) September 10, 2023
You gotta hand it to Purdy. He refused to say anything about the Steelers or Peterson in advance. He let his game do the talking, and boy, did it speak volumes. He certainly earned the right to make a little barb at Peterson like this.
This was how Twitter reacted to Purdy's trolling of Peterson
The next Tom Brady. Don’t underestimate him. https://t.co/32F4rYghvK
— kellyn (@beryl_byrdie) September 11, 2023
We got us a franchise QB my friends! https://t.co/CTQa2HGMXb
— Ron Dineen (@DineenRon) September 10, 2023
🤣 y’all do to much… https://t.co/mMYehm9D0G
— B.D.W (@DarthDemond) September 11, 2023
But the 49ers have tells…. https://t.co/lbrTugluc4
— Mike Dizzll (@MikeDizzll) September 11, 2023
I might have to revoke my “wait and see” policy.. he spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ https://t.co/rkwoz82uoe
— Carrington_El Capitan (@Showtime_C49) September 10, 2023
@brockpurdy13 to @P2 after burning him twice for TD's.#ninerswin #FTTB https://t.co/k8d8YGHjUV pic.twitter.com/4DPc6miItX
— Ray Valdivia (@valdivia_ray) September 10, 2023
Got that ice in his veins https://t.co/pOUZt3kspT
— sydney (@syd_kham) September 10, 2023
#49ers Brock Purdy took a shot at #Steelers Patrick Peterson in his post game presser 💀 pic.twitter.com/lHdQBpTvkR
— Alex Tran (@nineralex) September 10, 2023
“The deep ball, was that on Patrick Peterson? That one, I was like alright that felt good.” 😂
Brock Purdy reacts to putting two TD’s on Patrick Peterson after Peterson said he’d have an interception against Purdy. pic.twitter.com/c6Wqxgs81t
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) September 10, 2023
I can’t front, that was a savage answer from Purdy.
When you win, you can talk cash. https://t.co/YYdnDph5sm
— Derrick (@Steelers_DB) September 10, 2023
