49ers Head Coach Before the Detroit game, Kyle Shanahan acknowledges that quarterback Brock.

49ers Head Coach Before the Detroit game, Kyle Shanahan acknowledges that quarterback Brock…

Before their game against the Detroit Lions, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is not too concerned about star quarterback Brock Purdy’s inconsistent play.

Purdy wasn’t great, but he still managed to contribute enough to the 49ers’ hard-fought victory over the Packers.

While defending Purdy, Shanahan wasn’t afraid to be honest.

Therefore, there are undoubtedly a few that Brock got, a few that he probably just failed to tip by trying to fling about a guy, and a handful that simply happen and are beyond explanation. The game normally has a couple, but you can add a few more with weather and a few more that aren’t quite on the throw. He possessed far too many of them.

Purdy only averaged 6.46 yards per game and was only successful on fewer than 60% of attempts. And he nearly dropped a pick-six.

He also produced some incredible throws. It was incredible how some of those balls were dropped over the middle linebacker to get to Jauan Jennings, the receiver. On third down, with rather tight coverage, the pass was low and away to receiver Brandon Aiyuk. After the drop, it was an incredible toss and catch that kept us out there. Thus, he also accomplished a great deal of good.

Purdy is a remote candidate for Leage MVP, but Ravens wide receiver Lamar Jackson appears to be the front-runner.

He was far from flawless, but it was great that he performed at his peak when we needed him to. In the end, it provided us with the finest opportunity to prevail.”

Purdy might be throwing for his NFL life in the title game; a contract extension in 2014 is not guaranteed, despite the absurdity of the situation.

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