One more game. That's it. And the end cannot come soon enough for the 49ers and their frustrated fanbase. This has been a 2024 NFL season in which seemingly everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. The 49ers' 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night sent them to their sixth loss in the past seven games. They finish the regular season on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, and what is happening now could end up shaping the direction of the franchise for the 2025 season. That's where we open this edition of 49ers overreactions: Seeing Pearsall ball out after getting enough reps with Purdy gives me hope for the future! — @ammattheankh.bsky.social Overreaction? No. Quarterback Brock Purdy avoided a significant injury on Monday night. He left the game late in the fourth quarter with a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation. The best thing that was accomplished before he exited was creating some nice chemistry with rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Purdy targeted Pearsall 10 times, and the pair teamed up for eight receptions for 141 yards and one touchdown. It was Pearsall's breakout game after he had just 17 catches for 190 yards in his first nine games. Purdy...
49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?
Jan 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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