The San Francisco 49ers had been at all times going to face an uphill climb offensively with so many stars out with harm in Week 3 towards the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers have star operating again Christian McCaffrey positioned on IR, whereas extensive receiver Deebo Samuel and tight finish George Kittle had been each dominated out forward of the showdown with LA.
49ers QB Brock Purdy typically has his success discounted as a result of he’s surrounded by so many terrific weapons, however with so many guys out, he was going to should basically do it himself towards the Rams. Purdy was incredible for many the afternoon, nevertheless it nonetheless didn’t matter as a result of San Francisco’s receivers couldn’t maintain onto the ball.
The Rams beat the 49ers, 27-24, due to an enormous second half comeback. The Niners are all of the sudden 1-2 on the younger season after final yr’s Tremendous Bowl run.
Purdy was efficient all day, ending 22-for-30 for 292 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. Just one downside: his receivers dropped six passes. You possibly can’t win like that.
The Niners’ worst drop occurred late within the fourth quarter with the rating tied. On second down from the SF 43-yard-line, Purdy fired an ideal cross with receiver Ronnie Brown, who one way or the other dropped it. Watch the play right here:
You possibly can pinpoint the precise second Kyle Shanahan’s spirit broke. That is it.
Bell had one other powerful drop within the third quarter, too. He wasn’t alone: San Francisco’s weapons simply couldn’t make a play for Purdy despite the fact that he was delivering the ball on course and on time.
Shanahan defended his quarterback after the sport:
Purdy had eight incompletions and 6 of them had been dropped. The Niners had been a heavy favourite within the division coming into the season, however the Seattle Seahawks are all of the sudden 3-0 whereas the remainder of the division is 1-2 proper now.
Purdy and the Niners want their greatest weapons again within the lineup within the worst method. We noticed Patrick Mahomes take care of his receivers dropping passes all through final yr. Now Purdy wants to determine how one can overcome it.
