Niners quarterback Brock Purdy was also back at practice Sunday after missing a session on Friday for personal reasons. Pearsall had been out since injuring his hamstring during the offseason program.

Quarterback strength of schedule is determined by how a QB matches up against the opposing defenses on their schedule in terms of pass defense efficiency. This data point isn't necessarily important when you're talking about the league's top quarterbacks,

Kittle and Purdy have built a strong friendship since becoming teammates in 2022. Beyond their quarterback-tight end connection, the two share a unique bond — both played their college football in Iowa, but at rival schools: Purdy at Iowa State and Kittle at the University of Iowa.

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