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In his first NFL start against the Arizona Cardinals, Lance’s rawness resurfaced dramatically. Despite showing elusiveness and some noteworthy plays on the ground, he ended the game with an adverse ratio of completions to attempts and threw an interception. After a couple of attempts to establish some rhythm, Lance found himself benched once again when Garoppolo returned from injury.
The Rise of Brock Purdy
The following season, with Lance being given the reins, optimism turned to despair when he suffered a severe ankle injury just minutes into his first game. His season ended abruptly, and Garoppolo stepped back in, until he, too, sustained injury, leading to the emergence of Brock Purdy.