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Brock Purdy’s slump: Why the 49ers QB has struggled since Week 5, and what fixes it

As the 49ers took the field last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they had exactly four eligible wide receivers for the game — Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Christian Kirk, and Jordan Watkins. Yes, they had George Kittle…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Brock Purdy’s slump: Why the 49ers QB has struggled since Week 5, and what fixes it
Key Things to Know
  • Doug Farrar analyzes Brock Purdy's recent slump following the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons.
  • Purdy completed 27 of 40 passes for 288 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions against Atlanta.
  • The 49ers played the game without injured wide receivers Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans, and Demarcus Robinson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Doug Farrar analyzes Brock Purdy's recent midseason struggles, which culminated in the San Francisco 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Operating with a heavily depleted wide receiver corps missing Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans, Purdy threw two costly second-half interceptions against disguised Falcons coverage.

Farrar argues that Purdy's slump stems from uncharacteristic mental errors combined with a lack of timing with unfamiliar receivers. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan expects key offensive starters could potentially return from injury following the team's Week 8 bye.

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