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49ers Crushed: Loss costs division, Purdy injured
4 Jan
Summary
- 49ers lost NFC West crown and top playoff seed.
- Brock Purdy suffered a stinger and cut on his hand.
- Team struggles continue when trailing by 10+ points.
The San Francisco 49ers experienced their most significant loss of the season against the Seattle Seahawks, resulting in the forfeiture of their NFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The team's offense struggled throughout the game, accumulating only 173 total yards and 9 first downs.
Compounding the defeat, star quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a stinger on his throwing hand during the final drive after a hit from behind, and also sustained a cut. Coach Kyle Shanahan reported Purdy was "OK" and could have returned to the game.
The loss also underscores a concerning trend for the 49ers under Kyle Shanahan: a dismal record when trailing by 10 or more points entering the fourth quarter. Since 2017, the team remains winless in such situations, including the current 0-47 record.
