It took just 1 bad game vs. Falcons for Brock Purdy’s critics to get loud again

Casey McAleer of Niner Noise argues that criticism toward Brock Purdy after the San Francisco 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons is overstated. Despite throwing two interceptions, Purdy completed 27 of 40 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown. Following the defeat, NFL.com analyst Nick Shook dropped Purdy three spots to fifth in his quarterback power rankings through seven weeks.

The writer emphasizes that San Francisco's offense played shorthanded without receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, while Christian Kirk had zero targets in his debut. McAleer contends that one flawed performance should not undermine seven weeks of strong play, noting the 49ers still outgained Atlanta 400-295 in total yards ahead of their upcoming bye week.