Santa Clara, CA – October 18, 2025
Emotions are running high ahead of Sunday Night Football as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has fired back at Atlanta Falcons star
Bijan Robinson, following a viral social media post in which Robinson called 49ers fans “delusional.”
The post, made late Thursday night, spread like wildfire before Robinson hastily deleted it, but not before screenshots circulated across X, igniting fierce debate between Falcons and 49ers fans. Many in the Bay Area took the remark as a direct insult to one of the NFL’s most loyal fanbases.
When asked about the controversy after Saturday’s walkthrough, Purdy didn’t hold back — defending his team, his fans, and the city that stands behind him.
“They can laugh, call our fans delusional — but on Sunday night, they’ll drown in the nightmare we create,”
Purdy said sharply. “I play for the people who believe in San Francisco, and I’ll make Atlanta feel every ounce of our pride.”
Purdy’s response quickly went viral, drawing praise from teammates and fans alike who loved the quarterback’s leadership and fire heading into the primetime spotlight.
As for Robinson, he has yet to comment publicly since deleting his post, but his message has already added intensity to a matchup that was already rich with storylines.
With
Sunday Night Football lights shining bright at Levi’s Stadium, this Week 7 clash between the 49ers and Falcons now carries more than playoff implications — it’s a battle for pride and respect, and Brock Purdy just made sure everyone knows it.
