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49ers minutia minute: Brock Purdy didn’t complete a pass to a 49ers receiver until the third quarter

One reason the 49ers had just three quarterback pressures on Sunday: Michael Penix Jr. attempted only four passes beyond 10 yards.

By Matt Barrows · The Athletic

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:45 PM

Key Things to Know

Brock Purdy did not complete a pass to a wide receiver until hitting Jordan Watkins in the third quarter.
Purdy posted a passer rating of 41.7 when targeting wide receivers compared to 110.2 when targeting other positions.
Christian McCaffrey suffered a mild hamstring strain on the opening drive but is expected to return after the bye.

The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy struggled to connect with wide receivers in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, completing his first pass to a wideout in the third quarter. Purdy's first completed throw to a receiver was an 8:53 third-quarter connection to Jordan Watkins. He finished with a season-low 75.8 passer rating as San Francisco committed four turnovers in the loss.

Running back Christian McCaffrey exited early with a mild hamstring strain, though coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism about his return after the bye week. Tight end George Kittle led the team with eight receptions for 88 yards but lost his third career fumble during the final drive.

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