Overview
- Purdy threw three first-half interceptions in a 20–9 Monday win over Carolina.
- Afterward he said the injured right toe was not a factor and framed the turnovers as execution and ball placement issues.
- Shanahan said the reads were right but the passes were late and indicated he did not consider replacing him with Mac Jones.
- Fans and some analysts urged a switch, while Jones’ eight starts produced 2,151 yards with 13 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 5–3 record.
- San Francisco is 8–4 and in the NFC playoff race, with Purdy’s five-year, $265 million contract contributing to the team’s patience.