Overview
- Purdy went 23-of-32 for 193 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in a 20-9 win over Carolina, drawing renewed scrutiny of his form.
- Kyle Shanahan said the picks stemmed from missed throws rather than poor decisions, and Purdy said his toe felt fine and did not affect the passes.
- Team reporting indicates there was no internal consideration to bench Purdy for Mac Jones during the game despite outside calls for a change.
- One opinion columnist suggested sitting Purdy against the Browns, a proposal presented as a media recommendation rather than a team plan.
- In his first game back the previous week, Purdy led a 41-22 win over Arizona (19-of-26 for 200 yards), and his top-10 contract has amplified expectations and media critiques, including comparisons to Tua Tagovailoa.