It's similar to "The Catch" by Dwight Clark in the 1982 NFC Championship. Montana put it up where his guy could make a play, and trusted he would.
I believe you understand this better than most. I too remember the “catch.” Analysts called it risky, stupid. Others call it miraculous. Montana said there was no other location to throw the football. Purdy did the same thing and I think this young guy needs to start getting respect. He has hardly any offensive weapons due to injury and Tongas did his job.