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NFL·RECAP·September 10, 2026 11:47 PM ET

Brock Purdy throws three touchdowns in Australia opener

A 99-yard drive broke the game open.

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Brock Purdy was DEALING from down under 🇦🇺 https://t.co/iMqW6YziO4

What happened: Purdy finished with 205 passing yards in a 27-7 victory. Three different receivers caught his scoring passes. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/54f98c5cebf374b5782b48a27a3aa9c8)

Why it matters: The first NFL regular-season game in Australia drew 100,021 fans, the seventh-largest regular-season crowd in league history. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/54f98c5cebf374b5782b48a27a3aa9c8)

What to watch: Attention turns to Purdy's Week 2 performance.

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